Carneddau and Glyderau

Experience the wildest scenery that Snowdonia has to offer

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Things to see and do 

Footpath at Cwm Idwal, Snowdonia

Cwm Idwal walk 

This walk offers some of the most dramatic mountainous scenery in the UK at the oldest National Nature Reserve in Wales.

Llyn Ogwen, still waters, with the snow-capped peak of Y Garn, Snowdonia, Wales

Llyn Ogwen circular walk 

Escape the crowds and enjoy stunning views on this relatively easy walk around Llyn Ogwen. Legends say it’s the last resting place of King Arthur’s sword Excalibur.

Group walking in Carneddau, Snowdonia

Top 10 walks in Snowdonia 

Get outdoors and closer to nature with one of our downloadable walks, put together by our rangers so you too can discover the fantastic places that they are lucky enough to call their office.

Visit us at Ogwen Cottage
Walkers heading towards Ogwen Cottage

Ogwen Cottage 

Visit us on the foothill of two mountain ranges; the vast expanse of the Carneddau to the dramatic peaks of the Glyderau. Our rangers are based at Ogwen Cottage and are happy to provide information about the local area, when they are in.

Call in at the ranger base
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Our work

Trees planted at 90 degrees to slope at Dyffryn Mymbyr, Gwynedd
Carneddau and Glyderau   Gwynedd

Think like a sheep… to plant a tree

An exciting tree planting initiative with a twist. Learn how our volunteers are using new techniques to plant trees in Snowdonia.

Learn more about the Ffridd for Future project

Help keep Snowdonia beautiful

Snowdonia appeal's new footpath team
Tryfan, the Glyder Fach & Y Garn Carneddau, Snowdonia, Wales
Ranger dry stone walling
Snowdonia footpath erosion

Hi-ho, hi-ho, it's off to work we go... 

Meet the team who are going to be hard at work repairing over 2.5 miles of critically eroded footpaths in Snowdonia.

Snowdonia Appeal 

Snowdonia's rangers are constantly working to maintain the pathways, now, after completing their most extensive review of the landscape to date, they urgently need your help.

26 years of the Snowdonia Appeal 

With your support donations to the Snowdonia Appeal have helped us facilitate a huge range of conservation projects and safeguarded iconic places.

Snowdonia needs your help 

With your support vital paths and routes in Snowdonia that are in desperate need of repair can be restored. Please support this appeal and help protect Snowdonia.

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Get involved

Ranger with a pick-axe working on footpath repairs, South Ridge of Snowdon in the background.
Carneddau and Glyderau   Gwynedd

'Pitch in' for Snowdonia's paths

Learn about how you can 'pitch in' and become part of the team working to prevent erosion from damaging our precious upland habitats.

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Upcoming events

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Pitch in at Pen yr Ole Wen

Sat 06 Jul 2019
09:00-15:00
Discover fantastic scenery and help carry out much needed repair work in the area.

Exploring Ogwen WWII invasion defences

Fri 26 Jul 2019
10:00-12:00
As part of the British Festival of Archaeology join our team for a 2 hour walk in the Ogwen valley to explore the curious structures put in place during the early years of WWII, to protect the valley from invasion.

Pitch in at Y Garn

Sat 03 Aug 2019
09:00-15:00
Discover fantastic scenery and help carry out much needed repair work on Y Garn footpaths.

Pitch in at Bochlwyd and Cwm Tryfan

Sat 07 Sep 2019
09:00-15:00
We're teaming up with Snowdonia Society to offer a series of monthly 'pitching in days'. Discover fantastic scenery and help carry out much needed repair work in the area.

Pitch in at Aberglaslyn and Bryn Du

Sat 05 Oct 2019
09:00-15:00
Discover fantastic scenery and help carry out much needed repair work in the area.
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History

A land of myths and legends

Rugged Tryfan mountain in Snowdonia

Tryfan 

What makes the nation's favourite mountain so special? Learn about the history of this rugged peak.

Cwm Idwal, Snowdonia, Wales

Darwin discoveries at Cwm Idwal 

Discover what brought Charles Darwin to Cwm Idwal, a very special place that was created over 500 million years ago.

Icy and snowy Cwm Idwal

Tales of Cwm Idwal 

Discover Cwm Idwal’s past, the tale of a 12th century prince and his son, and the legend of a giant that occupied the land.

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Places to stay

Dyffryn Mymbyr cottage in Snowdonia

Cosy cottages  

Find your ideal cottage as a base for exploring the magical mountains, lakes and wooded valleys of Snowdonia. From small cottages for two to larger farmhouses on working farms, we have some very special places for you to stay at.

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