Pathfinder (R) Snowdonia covering Bont Newydd, Aber & Tal-y-lln. This selection offers interest, regional variety & balance of routes in Snowdonia providing the best walks in the area. From an easy stroll along in Aber Falls to the much more challenging walk up the summit of Cnicht, this volume contains something for everyone. Covering walks through the whole of Snowdonia both popular & little know scenic routes including Tryfan, Beddgelert & Barmouth Bay. -See walk locations by Looking Inside Inside: -28 great walks in Snowdonia from 2 to 10 miles -Clear, large scale Ordnance Survey route maps -GPS reference for all Snowdonia waypoints -Where to park, good pubs & places of interest en route -All routes have been fully researched & written by expert outdoor writers -Beautiful photography of scenes from the walks Pathfinder (R) Guides are Britain`s best loved walking guides. Made with durable covers, they are the perfect companion for countryside walks throughout Britain. Each title features circular walks with easy-to-follow route descriptions, large-scale Ordnance Survey route maps & GPS waypoints. With over 70 titles in the series, they offer essential information for walkers throughout the country. Contents* Aber Falls* Cwm Pennant* Precipice Walk* Ceunant Cynfal* Tal-y-Llyn Lake* Capel Curig* Penmaenpool & the Mawddach Trail* Llyn y Gader & Beddgelert Forest* Lledr Valley* Gwydyr Forest & Trefriw* Coed-y-brenin* Vale of Ffestiniog* Cregennen Lakes* Tanygrisiau & Rhosydd* Tryfan* Moel Hebog* Drum & Llyn Anafon* Pont Scethin* Cnicht* Carnedd Llywelyn* Gwydyr Forest & the Swallow Falls* Nanmor Valley & Aberglaslyn* Aran Benllyn* Moel Eilio* Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)* Cadair Idris* Glyder Fach & Glyder Fawr* Y Llethr & Moelfre ...

The story of the Snowdonia National Park & the Society, dedicated to conserving & enhancing its unique landscape, is one which will fascinate & inform those who live & work within it as well as being of interest to visitors, be they picnickers or sightseers or committed hill walkers, climbers, canoeists & mountain bikers. This book commemorates the fortieth anniversary of the Snowdonia Society & is a record of its sometimes turbulent history & the ever-changing but still inspiring landscape of the National Park. Created in 1951, the Snowdonia National Park is a landscape of rugged grandeur, great natural diversity & cultural associations going back thousands of years. The vision of its founders was that this very special region should be protected from harmful development for all time. From the beginning, however, there were problems? Out of these difficulties grew the idea of an independent society dedicated to conserving & enhancing the landscape. Today the Snowdonia Society has a membership of over 2, 500 & has a close working relationship with both the Snowdonia National Park Authority & the Council for National Parks. This lively narrative chronicles the story of the Snowdonia Society ? its successes & failures, its internal conflict & the personalities involved ? as well as discussing the wider issues which have affected this unique landscape over the last forty years. This lavishly illustrated book will appeal to anyone who loves the rugged landscape of Snowdonia, published in dual language text of English & Welsh. ...

Snowdonia in the Short Walks guide series, produced in association with Ordnance Survey & published by Crimson; comprising a range of walking guides to popular British destinations. Each title

Includes:: 20 varied walks that are suitable for walkers of all ages & abilities & is accompanied by detailed Explorer 1:25, 000 Ordnance Survey mapping with colour-coded marked routes. The guides are structured in three main sections with different levels of difficulty- short & easy walks, those of modest length that may include uphill walking & more challenging routes that may be longer & over more rugged terrain- covering a total of 20 walks. Each walk has a mini summary & an information box with details of starting points, distance, approximate time, parking & any individual route features. There is also information on refreshments, local transport & public toilets en route. Appendices provide further useful information on walking safety, GPS, the Countryside Code, local organisations & Ordnance Survey maps.

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One of a series of books for Snowdonia in the popular Top 10 Walks series. Handy, pocket-sized, full colour walking guides written by experts, with Ordnance Survey mapping. This attractive guide gives walkers ten of the finest walks on the lower hills of the Snowdonia National Park. With clear information, an overview & introduction for each walk, eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, & interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity & ease-of-use. Featured walks include: Tal y Fan, Yr Eifl, Moel Eilio, Mynydd Mawr, Mynydd Sygun, Penamnen Horseshoe, Creigiau Gleision, Maesglase, Tyrrau Mawr & Waun-oer. Carl Rogers is well known for his guide books to North Wales & Snowdonia. He is a publisher & magazine editor & is also a member of the Outdoor Writers & Photographers Guild. ...

Snowdonia at 1:25, 000 in a series of handy A5 size Adventure Atlases from Geographers` A-Z Map Company with cartography from the Ordnance Survey’s Explorer series. Coverage

Includes:: Snowdon, Glynder Fawr, Carnedd Llewelyn, Betws-y-Coed, Llanrwst, Dolwyddelan, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Llan Ffestibiog, Porthmadog, Beddgelert, Llanberis, Bathesda, part of the Snowdonia National Park, etc. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.A-Z Adventure Atlases have cartography of the Ordnance Survey’s Explorer maps & provide plenty of recreational & tourist information, indicating traditional public rights of way paths, including bridleways & byways restricted or open to motorized traffic. Also shown are other routes with public access, including permissive footpaths & bridleways. Special marking indicates National Trails, Long-distance Routes & Recreational Routes, & for cyclists the maps show traffic-free routes & the National Cycle Network. A wide range of symbols highlights locations of special tourist interest: camping & caravanning sites, youth hostels, information offices & visitors’ centres, parking & picnicking places, historic buildings (indicating where appropriate National Trust, English Heritage, or Cadw), sites for various recreational pursuits, country pubs, public toilets, etc. The mapping provides detailed presentation of the topography with contours at 5 or 10m intervals, numerous spot heights & colouring and/or graphics for different types of terrain or vegetation. Additional colouring shows access l&, including areas managed by the National Trust, Forestry Commission & Woodland Trust. All the standard information expected of high quality survey mapping at this scale is included: finely graded road network, railway lines with stations, cuttings or embankments, individual isolated buildings, etc. For GPS each page as a 1-km British National Grid. Each atlas has an index which

Includes:: geographical features, nature reserves, youth hostels, car parks, etc, & provides additional notes on safety & security when walking, plus QR codes for obtaining by mobile phone information about local weather, danger areas, mountain rescue, map reading, OS National Grid coordinates, etc.



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In North Wales, the Celtic past never seems far away. From Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales, to Victorian seaside resorts, this part of Wales retains a feeling of being culturally different from the rest of the UK. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating & entertainment to ensure that your trip

Includes:: the best of this individual region of Wales. Essentials section with useful advice on getting to & around Snowdonia & North Wales. Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep & seek adventure.

Includes:: information on tour operators & activities, from buying pottery in the quirky village of Portmeirion to donning your walking boots & waterproofs. Detailed maps for Snowdonia & North Wales. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Snowdonia & North Wales provides concise & comprehensive coverage of one of the most interesting regions of the UK.



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Ideal for on-the-spot use, Great Breaks Snowdonia & North Wales makes the perfect companion for both first-time & repeat visitors. The North Wales` Top 10 section is designed to help you get the most out of your trip to the region, from castles & vintage railways to the Italianate village of Portmeirion &, of course, Mount Snowdon itself. Nine carefully planned walks & tours take you on a journey through rugged mountains & along sweeping coastlines, past copper, slate & gold mines & lively market towns. All routes are timed & accompanied by easy-to-follow maps with detailed information on transport & where to find the best locally produced food, plus fascinating facts & tips. Accommodation listings cover everything from family-friendly B& Bs & self-catering cottages to stylish boutique hotels. Containing beautiful full-colour photography & invaluable information, Great Breaks Snowdonia & North Wales is the ultimate guide to this beautiful corner of Wales. ...

Snowdonia North at 1:40, 000 in a series of maps printed on waterproof fabric, from Splash Maps, designed for outdoor adventures & featuring contours, walking & riding trails, & the National Grid. The map designed for mountain bikers, walkers & riders, comes with a cloth pouch & a non permanent marker, one can use to trace a particular route. The marker will easily wipe clean when the map is washed. The map data from Ordnance Survey & Open Street Map,

Includes:: contours at 60m intervals, & colouring distinguishing build up areas & woodlands; contours & spot heights render the terrain & rivers & tidal waters are identified. Walking & riding paths & tracks, free & restricted byway & bridle paths are all clearly marked as well as boundaries of national parks. Symbols locate the Splash Maps

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Snowdonia in the Great Breaks mini series from Insight Guides is a slim, focussed short break guide to the city, whether you are aiming for a relaxing or active break, illustrated with vivid colour photographs & containing easy to navigate information. A top 10 sites for the destination & its surrounding area are given, with a selection of detailed & mapped tour/walk ideas, special features on the uniqueness of the place e.g. its heritage, festivals & wildlife, as well as practical information on active pursuits, themed holidays, & selected places to stay to suit a cross section of budgets & tastes. An overview map showing selected tour routes & a selection of five summary boxes of top five great things to do or places to do adorn the inside jackets. ...

Snowdonia North Wales in the Compact Guide series from Insight is an accessible & handy reference guide, describing main sites & cultural highlights. Each illustrated guide

Includes:: an introductory chapter with a selection of the top ten things to do & gives visitors an insight into history, culture & geography. An extensive

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