Attractions in North Wales

Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is perhaps the most ascended mountain in the world, and with good reason. This is a majestic mountain, as is befitting of Wales' highest point.

Its glory … read more

Moel Famau affords spectacular views across the Vale of Clwyd to Snowdonia in the west and the English border in the east. Crowning the summit is the Grade II-listed remains … read more

Complex and striking, Cadair Idris is the Snowdon of southern Snowdonia: a honeypot mountain renowned for its imperious cliffs, enticing ridges and pretty tarns. It is a peak shrouded in … read more

The eastern sentry to Snowdonia, Moel Siabod stands guard over the village of Capel Curig. A variety of ascent options including easy grass slopes, historical quarry tracks and a gentle … read more

At 3,261 feet (994 m), Glyder Fach is the sixth highest mountain in Wales. It is a challenging push to the summit but you are rewarded with astonishing views once … read more

An incredible rocky adventure playground that rises like the ancient spine of a petrified leviathan, Tryfan is without doubt one of the UK's premier mountains. The north ridge is an … read more

The summit of Glyder Fawr is magnificent. On a clear day you will see incredible views of Snowdon, Crib Goch and Garnedd Ugain. At 3,284 feet (1,001 m), it is the highest peak in the Glyderau range.

Y Garn of the Glyderau is a mountain of two halves. On one side it drops in continuous green slopes to the pass of Llanberis. On its other it’s a … read more

After a steep push to the summit, your effort is rewarded with spectacular views over to the Glyders, Tryfan, Carnedd Llewellyn and Anglesey to the north. At 3,425 feet (1,044 … read more

There are two options to tackle Pen Yr Ole Wen. The first route from the Youth Hostel is the most challenging; a steep, technical and scree-filled ascent to the 3,209 … read more

The Crib Goch scramble from Pen-y-Pass is one of the best ridge scrambles in the UK. Renowned for hair-raising drops on either side, the thin and rocky ridge is the … read more

At 722 feet (220 m) above sea level, Holyhead Mountain is the highest summit in the county of Anglesey. The Welsh name, Mynydd Tŵr, means ‘tower’ and you are certainly … read more

Elidir Fawr, the northernmost peak in the Glyderau, is an imposing and impressive mountain. From the north, it is very prominent, and can appear to be higher than the loftier … read more

The three tops of Y Lliwedd - Lliwedd Bach, the East Peak and West Peak - are all challenging in their own right and boast magnificent views. There is a … read more

Garnedd Ugain is a mountain that forms part of the Snowdon Horseshoe. At 3,495 feet (1,065 metres) it is the second highest peak in Wales and boasts magnificent views across Snowdonia and the breathtaking ridges nearby.

Moel Eilio is a mountain in Snowdonia, North Wales, that is situated approximately 3 miles (5 km) north west of Snowdon itself. It has two subsidiary tops, Foel Gron and … read more

Carnedd Llewelyn is a rugged and wild summit that boasts incredible views of the lake Ffynnon Llugwn. With bracing mountain air to reinvigorate the senses, this peak is a must-climb … read more

Moel Hebog is Beddgelert’s peak; the mountain rises sheer and proud above the village like a protective guardian, tall and craggy from the east, rounded and green to the west. … read more

Moelwyn Mawr is a breathtaking peak that is surprisingly little-visited by most hikers. From the summit, you can see Cnicht’s ridge, Snowdon, Yr Aran, and Y Lliwedd. You can also observe 15 lakes nestled within the landscape.

Nicknamed the Welsh Matterhorn, albeit 12,431 feet (3,789 m) lower than its Swiss counterpart, what Cnicht lacks in height it makes up in shapely attractiveness. It is a fantastically pointy, … read more