Gwynedd

Mountains, Coastlines, Valleys, and Historic Routes

From the mountains of Eryri to the coastline of the Llŷn Peninsula and Cardigan Bay, Gwynedd contains a diverse network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by geology, history, and centuries of movement through the land. Trails such as the Snowdon Horseshoe, Cambrian Way, Snowdonia Slate Trail, and Llŷn Coastal Path reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including Eryri National Park, the Llŷn National Landscape, Cadair Idris, and the Rhinogydd mountains showcase some of the county's most distinctive natural environments.

Long-distance routes pass through mountain terrain, coastal landscapes, woodland, river valleys, farmland, and historic settlements, linking places that have shaped the character of Gwynedd for generations. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the character of the county while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.