WALKING NORTH WALES

Resources

Walks:

Link to walks in Snowdonia (Walking Britain), including:

     Moel y Garnedd: a walk directly from Abercelyn, Bala

Lake Views: a walk near or directly from Abercelyn, Bala

Moel Emoel: a circular walk with views of lakes and mountains near Bala

Castell Carndochan: a 13th C ruined castle on an impressive crag near Bala

Search for a walk (Wales)
Walking Britain
Walking Wales
Penllyn Woods (Forestry Commission)
Mary Jones Walk (Bible Society)
 

Snowdonia National Park Authority walks

Forest Walks in the Bala area: with marked walks, e.g.:

 

Walking Britain

Walking World

Go 4 a Walk

Walking in Snowdonia

Walks in Snowdonia

 

Transport

Snowdon Sherpa Bus Timetables

Nantlle Ridge Taxi Service   Huw’s Taxis on (01286) 676767 or 07967 881903

 

Organisations

Snowdonia National Park (National Park Authority)

Snowdonia Society

Snowdonia Active

Snowdonia Green Key Initiative

Rambler's Association

Long Distance Walker's Association

Clwb Mynydda Cymru

 

Training

Plas y Brenin (National Mountain Centre)

MLTA Mountain Leader Training Association

 

Walking Magazines with Internet sites

Country Walking                                                                                                    Country Walking Message Board

Trail Gear Blog

Challenges

The Bala Challenge (7 or 14 miles) A charity walk around Bala Lake, through forests, over moorland with wonderful views and opportunity to see wildlife. You can raise money for your own charity, good cause, or club, or just enjoy the walk

The Three Peaks: Climb the highest mountains in England (Scafell Pike: 978m),  Scotland (Ben Nevis: 1344m) & Wales (Snowdon: 1085m) either in your own time or in 24 hours.

The Welsh 3,000s: All the (15) Welsh 3,000 footers in one go

The Yorkshire Three Peaks: Pen-y-ghent 694m (2277ft), Whernside 736m (2415ft) and Ingleborough 723m (2372ft)