Snowdonia Slate Trail Walking Holidays
The Snowdonia Slate Trail offers a fascinating insight into the historical importance of the slate industry. The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The trail winds its way through breath-taking landscapes and the natural beauty of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.
- Nights
- 6 to 11 Nights
- Distance
- 83.3 to 83.3 miles
- Location
- Eryri (Snowdonia)
- Difficulty
- Easy to Moderate – Challenging
- Season
- Mar to Oct
- Price from
- £1050
Highlights
Explore the natural beauty and slate heritage in the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.
- Natural beauty and breath-taking landscapes of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.
- Discover areas that played a crucial role in the Welsh slate industry and Wales' industrial heritage, Wales' latest UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Variety of experiences from mountain to forest, lake to river, and valley to the sea.
- Add an extra day to ascend the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
- 1085m/3560ft above sea level.
- Great Little Trains including Snowdon Mountain Railway and the Welsh Highland Railway
- Charming villages along the route.
Why This Walk?
This long-distance walk offers stunning landscapes in the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park and delves into the rich history of the slate industry. These mountains and hills were crucial to growth during the Industrial Revolution, making the trail both a scenic and historical journey. Along the way, you'll encounter picturesque villages, impressive quarries, and relics of the slate mining era, all set against the backdrop of Snowdonia's breath-taking natural beauty. Whether you're a history enthusiast, nature lover, or simply seeking a unique adventure, the Snowdonia Slate Trail provides an unforgettable experience.
Path Walkthrough
From Porth Penrhyn, the route passes through fields and woodlands before reaching Bethesda against the backdrop of Carneddau and Glyder ranges and the extensive Penrhyn quarry. Cross the Ogwen valley and over open moorland to Llanberis. The trail then meanders past old slate pits and spoil heaps to Waunfawr and along part of the North Wales Pilgrim’s Path up onto the moors below Mynydd Mawr before descending through striking slate workings to Nantlle. The route continues to Rhyd Ddu below the dramatic Nantlle Ridge, on to Beddgelert, with impressive views of coastline and mountains. Then to the narrow Aberglaslyn Pass and high into the Moelwyns along old drover’s roads to Croesor and through remote quarries to Blaenau Ffestiniog and Llan Ffestiniog. The hidden gem of Cwm Cynfal gorge awaits and a sense of real wilderness before reaching Penmachno. Advance through forest tracks to Betws-y-Coed, past Miner’s Bridge and Swallow Falls to Capel Curig. Pass between Carnedd and Glyder Ranges to Llyn Ogwen and onwards to the U-shaped valley of Nant Ffrancon returning to Bethesda.
Choose Your Walk
Our Snowdonia Slate Trail Itineraries
Porth Penrhyn to Bethesda
83 miles (133.6 km)From £1,050 Per Person
From £1,205 Per Person
From £1,240 Per Person
From £1,340 Per Person
From £1,500 Per Person
From £1,680 Per Person
From £1,785 Per Person
Key Information
- Good standard accommodation at a mixture of guesthouses, farmhouses, local inns and B&Bs with en-suite or private facilities wherever possible
- Breakfast
- Luggage transfers
- Personal transfer between accommodation and path that form a part of our standard package
- Route planning
- Walk pack including Trail Guide and mapping, itinerary, accommodation directions and route notes, lunch and dinner information, restaurant recommendations and holiday planning details
Customise your trip?
Looking for different mileages or a different number of nights? Please contact us to discuss how our itineraries can be adjusted to meet your specific needs.
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1291 689 774
Snowdonia Slate Trail Client Reviews
4.5/5 based on 6 reviews
"An epic walk through spectacular, varied, unique terrain, giving a vivid sense of North Wales, past and present. We always felt well supported and in excellent hands. After years of backpacking in remote landscapes, we wanted to explore new terrain in a more comfortable way. Snowdonia is famous and we wanted to see it - and it exceeded expectations! We feel mentally revived, intellectually enriched and trail hardened."
"Well-organised and helpful; all contributes to a trouble-free walking holiday"
"We felt we were in very good hands and could trust Celtic Trails with every step in the process from the first inquiry, payment and actual walking experience. The was never a doubt of being picked up or not finding our luggage at our accommodation which are always well chosen."
"Easy to contact and easy to organise careful"
"Really good and thorough. We have referred a number of people and extolled the benefits of only needing day packs with a very efficient movement of luggage"
"Excellent. They reacted quickly to all my questions and everything happened exactly as expected. No surprises"
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Customise your trip?
Looking for different mileages or a different number of nights? Please contact us to discuss how our itineraries can be adjusted to meet your specific needs.
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1291 689 774
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