Beneath the dramatic peaks of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), northern Eryri (Snowdonia National Park) unfolds with glacial valleys, tranquil rivers, wooded forests and a wild coastline, offering stunning scenery at every turn. From the Ogwen and Conwy Valleys to the Gwydyr Forest and the Vale of Ffestiniog, this region provides low-level walking opportunities suitable for walkers of all abilities.
Snowdonia: 30 Low-level and Easy Walks ? North presents 30 low-level routes, most circular, ranging from 4?22 km (2?14 miles) and taking 1?7 hours to complete. Designed for walkers seeking manageable terrain, the guidebook covers areas including the north coast, lower Conwy Valley, Betws-y-Coed, Gwydyr Forest, Snowdon and the Ogwen Valley, and the Vale of Ffestiniog and the west.
- Each walk includes clear step-by-step route descriptions and 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey maps to make navigating Snowdonia simple and confident
- Information on terrain, access, and local facilities is provided, such as parking and refreshments, in key locations such as Conwy, Tal-y-bont and Porthmadog
- Discover the rich history, geology and wildlife of northern Snowdonia, from the rivers and valleys of Conwy in spring to the wooded slopes and mountains of the Ogwen Valley in autumn, making every walk a worthwhile experience, no matter the season
- Downloadable GPX files are available as an additional digital navigation option as you walk and explore the Gwydyr Forest, the coast or the mountains
- Part of a two-part volume set, an accompanying guidebook, Snowdonia: Low-level and Easy Walks ? South, is also available to extend your Snowdonia adventure
Northern Snowdonia's diverse landscapes?from coastal paths and wooded valleys to riverside trails and glacial landforms?reveal something new at every turn. With this Cicerone guidebook in hand, walkers can explore the region fully prepared, enjoying the scenery, history and culture of one of Wales' most iconic national parks.
Autorentext
Alex Kendall is an international mountain leader both in the UK and abroad, working with groups in the mountains on weekend trips and longer journeys, and in the office on logistics. He has been walking in Snowdonia for most of his life and explored these mountains thoroughly as a student. He writes infrequently for a few different online publications, and developed the Snowdonia Way, a new long-distance trail, his guidebook to which was published in 2017 by Cicerone. Alex has led overseas expeditions to various places including Svalbard, Oman and India, but always looks forward to a walk in the mountains of the UK. He enjoys walking, mountaineering and fellrunning and lives in Cumbria, in the western reaches of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.