Snowdonia Way: Accommodation in Hostels and Bunkhouses

Snowdonia Way

The Snowdonia Way is a long distance route that takes you the entire length of Snowdonia (Eryri). It stretches from Machynlleth in the South to Conwy in the North. There are two alternative routes.  Snowdonia Way’s main route is 97 miles long and is mainly low-level. It will take you along valley tracks, hillside paths, and forested slopes. There are some steep ascents and descents but the route avoids the peaks. This means it can be walked by those who want a journey through the landscape, with stunning views of the mountains from the valleys. This is the only low level long distance route through Snowdonia (Eryri) and it allows you to see the mountains and valleys of Snowdonia (Eryri) in all their glory.

Snowdonia Way High Level Route

If you want to climb some mountains on the way, a high level route has been devised. This route intersects with the standard Snowdonia Way route regularly. So you can switch between routes when you feel like it or when the weather dictates. If you opt to walk the whole high-level route from beginning to end, it is a 122 mile journey. You will climb some of the area’s most famous peaks including Snowdon (Yr Wyddaf), Cadair Idris, Cnicht, and the Glyders. But you will also go up some lesser known peaks, which you may have all to yourself. The route typically takes 6-8 days to complete the 6 stages. Make sure you check the weather forecast before attempting to climb one of the mountains on the route.

All along the route, including the mountain alternatives, there are independent hostels and bunkhouses offering friendly, low cost accommodation to walkers. More information about the route can be found at Snowdonia Way’s own website.