Discover the quieter landscapes of southern Eryri National Park, where wooded valleys, estuaries and rugged hills create a wide variety of walking terrain away from the highest peaks. From the Rhinogydd mountains and the Mawddach Estuary to the lakes and valleys around Bala and Cadair Idris, this region offers peaceful paths through ancient woodland, coastal landscapes and historic Welsh countryside.

This Cicerone guidebook, Snowdonia: 30 Low-level and Easy Walks ? South by Alex Kendall, features 30 day walks across southern Snowdonia. Designed for walkers of all abilities, it provides clear route descriptions, mapping and practical information to help you explore the national park's landscapes, wildlife and heritage with confidence.

• 30 low-level and easy day walks ranging from 3?19km (2?12 miles) are described, typically taking between 1 and 6 hours, offering flexible options for relaxed outings across southern Eryri National Park
• Each walk includes clear step-by-step route descriptions supported by 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 mapping from Ordnance Survey to help you navigate the valleys, forests and coastlines of southern Snowdonia
• Walks explore diverse landscapes, including the Rhinogydd hills, Mawddach Estuary and valleys around Bala, Dolgellau and Cadair Idris
• Downloadable GPX files are available, allowing easy digital navigation using GPS devices or smartphone apps while exploring woodland paths, lakes and estuary trails across the region
• Practical information highlights terrain, local points of interest, and facilities in key centres such as Harlech, Barmouth and Dolgellau, with insights into the history, geology and wildlife that shape the landscape

Whether you're seeking gentle valley walks, coastal paths or scenic routes beneath Snowdonia's dramatic mountains, this guidebook opens the door to some of the most rewarding and accessible walking in Wales. Discover hidden gems and navigate with confidence thanks to expert guidance from outdoor writer Alex Kendall.

Complete the collection with Snowdonia: 30 Low-level and Easy Walks ? North to discover even more easy walking routes across Eryri, Wales' most popular National Park.

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.

Through 30 day walks ranging from 3km to 18km, this guide offers opportunities for walkers of all abilities to explore the lowlands, moorland and estuaries of Snowdonia National Park. The second of two volumes to low-level and easy walking in Snowdonia, this guide covers the southern region between Llan Ffestiniog and Machynlleth. Other centres include coastal towns of Harlech, Barmouth and Aberdyfi, and lakeside settlements of Trawsfynydd and Y Bala. Famous for its northern mountains, the Snowdonia National Park also features an expansive coastline of sandy beaches and wildlife-rich estuaries. Inland, the landscape showcases mossy-banked rivers, gorges and thundering waterfalls in ancient broadleaved woodlands, while tranquil valleys and moorlands dotted with ruined castles, mines and forts provide panoramic views of surrounding mountains and lakes. Each walk features in-depth route description and 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 OS mapping, alongside a wealth of insights into the history, geology and wildlife of the area. The guide supplies what3words addresses for start and finish points and postcodes for car parks, as well as refreshments and facilities available on each route and an appendix of useful contacts.

Walk 15 Morfa Mawddach and the Blue Lake Bala to Dolgellau Walk 16 Brithdir Walk 17 Foel Caerynwch Walk 18 Afon Melau Walk 19 Llyn Arenig Fawr Walk 20 Afon Lliw Walk 21 Gwastadros Walk 22 Bala Lake/Llyn Tegid Cadair Idris to the Dyfi Walk 23 Cwm Cywarch Walk 24 Castell y Bere Walk 25 Abergynolwyn Walk 26 Birds' Rock Walk 27 Dolgoch Falls Walk 28 Cwm Ratgoed Walk 29 Aberdyfi Walk 30 Machynlleth Appendix A Useful contacts