Walking and rambling in Eryri (Snowdonia)

If you're planning on staying at one of our Eryri (Snowdonia) hostels, why not download a free map and get out exploring?

All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the area at your own pace. 

From the front door of all our Eryri (Snowdonia) hostels you will be treated to unrivaled access to some of the UK's finest walking and hiking territory.

From YHA Snowdon Ranger 

Cwellyn
A short and fully accessible lakeside route in a small self-contained wooded area opposite the hostel
Easy route (PDF, 0.3MB)
0.4 miles, takes 15m - 30m

Foel Goch and Moel Eilio
A fantastic alternative route to Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), away from the crowds, with stunning views
Challenging route (PDF, 1.2MB)
9.3 miles, takes 5h 45m - 8h 30m

Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and Clogwyn Du
A scenic and challenging route over popular Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
Severe route (PDF, 0.9MB)
11.4 miles, 7h 45m - 11h 45m

From YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass

The Horns
A great short route with stunning viewsand away from the crowds in this popular location
Moderate route (PDF, 0.8MB) 
2.3 miles, takes 1h 30m - 2h 15m

Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), Pyg and Miners’
A classic Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) route heading up on the Pyg Track and returning on the Miners’ Track
Challenging route (PDF, 1.2MB) 
7.5 miles, takes 5h - 7h 30m

Glyder Fawr and Glyder Fach
This is a challenging route for experienced walkers through stunning mountain scenery
Severe route (PDF, 1,2MB) 
6.5 miles, takes 4h 45m - 7h

From YHA Snowdon Llanberis

Located at the foot of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), you can walk the Llanberis path straight from the hostel. There's also easy access to other Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) routes, the Glyders and lots more spectacular high-level walks. For low level walks visit the Padarn Lake and Country Park, or explore the history of the slate industry on marked paths through the quarries.

From YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant

The Watkin Path up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) starts very close to the hostel. The hostel itself overlooks Llyn Gwynant - great for low level walking with Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) providing a stunning backdrop. YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant is in 42 acres of land, most of it woodland, so there are plenty of trails in the hostel grounds - perfect for families.