Guidebook to walking the Snowdonia Way through Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park in Wales, from Machynlleth to Conwy, with low and high-level mountain options.
The 97 mile (156km) low-level route is described over 6 stages of between 13 and 21 miles (21?34km) whereas the mountain route covers 122 miles in 9 stages of 12 to 18 miles (19?29km).
- Route description illustrated with 1:50,000 OS mapping
- Crosses the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) via Dolgellau, Trawsfynydd, Beddgelert, Dolwyddelan, Capel Curig and Bethesda
- Mountain route takes in Cadair Idris, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and the Glyders
- The low-level route involves long days but mainly easy walking; the high-level route includes more challenging navigation, considerable ascent and some pathless terrain
- Since they intersect regularly, it is possible to mix and match between the low and high-level routes
- Information on facilities and selective accommodation listings
- Notes on geology, history, plants, wildlife and folklore
Autorentext
Alex Kendall is a mountain leader, working in summer and winter throughout the UK and abroad, leading groups on day walks, challenges and long distance journeys. He enjoys getting people into the outdoors, especially through supervising Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions and running weekend walking trips for adults. He has been walking in Eryri (Snowdonia) for over 10 years having been introduced to these mountains as a student.
Zusammenfassung
This guidebook describes the Snowdonia Way in Wales, a long-distance route through Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park from Machynlleth to Conwy. A low-level route of 97 miles (in 6 stages of between 13 and 21 miles) passes through the heart of Eryri's stunning mountain scenery and includes Pass of Aberglaslyn, Ogwen Valley and Aber Falls. It is suitable for walkers of average fitness and stamina, though the day stages are long. An alternative mountain route covers 122 miles in 9 stages of 12-18 miles, giving a spectacular journey over the most famous peaks such as Cadair Idris, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and the Glyders. The high-level route is more physically challenging and requires good navigation skills. Full route descriptions for each stage are accompanied by OS maps and profiles. The guide also includes lists of accommodation and transport providers and a table of facilities to help with itinerary planning. Background notes on Eryri's geology, wildlife and history and extra information about features encountered along the way will help you discover more about this ancient and beautiful land.
Inhalt
CONTENTS Map key Transport map Overview map Route summary table Introduction The Snowdonia Way Landscape Plants and wildlife Geology History Understanding Welsh When to go Getting there Accommodation Planning your itinerary Route difficulty What to take Maps and GPS Safety Using this guide The Snowdonia Way Stage 1 Machynlleth to Dolgellau Stage 1A Machynlleth to Abergynolwyn (mountain route) Stage 1B Abergynolwyn to Dolgellau (mountain route) Stage 2 Dolgellau to Trawsfynydd Stage 2A Dolgellau to Trawsfynydd (mountain route) Stage 3 Trawsfynydd to Beddgelert Stage 3A Trawsfynydd to Penrhyndeudraeth (mountain route) Stage 3B Penrhyndeudraeth to Beddgelert (mountain route) Stage 4 Beddgelert to Dolwyddelan Stage 4A Beddgelert to Pen-y-Pass (mountain route) Stage 4B Pen-y-Pass to Capel Curig (mountain route) Stage 5 Dolwyddelan to Bethesda Stage 5A Capel Curig to Bethesda (mountain route) Stage 6 Bethesda to Conwy Stage 6A Bethesda to Conwy (mountain route) Appendix A Accommodation Appendix B Facilities tables Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Further reading