Can I walk up Snowdon from the site?
Yes, it is possible to walk up Snowdon (and enjoy many other scenic walks!) directly from the site. You can leave your car at the campsite and enjoy a scenic walk to the beginning of three main Snowdon paths. For the Watkin path head down to Nantgwynant where this path begins. You can walk down the road (A498), or else walk through woodland on the far side of the lake – turn left over the stone footbridge at the back of Bridge field (see our layout map) and take the woodland path which will take you directly to the beginning of the Watkin path at Nantgwynant – a walk of 30 – 45 minutes. For the PYG track or Miners track either go up the main road (A498) or take the old valley road (by turning left as you leave the campsite at the cattle grid) to Pen-y-Pass. The old road has much less traffic, is scenic, and joins the main road a few hundred yards below Pen y Gwryd. You will now walk up the main road, turn left at the Pen y Gwryd hotel, and go up to the Pen y Pass carpark opposite the y
