Top Things to do in Gwynedd
Things to do in Gwynedd, Wales: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Discover the best top things to do in Gwynedd, United Kingdom including Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve, Craflwyn and Beddgelert, Gwaith Powdwr Nature Reserve, Mawddach Valley - Arthog Bog, Rhaeadr Ddu and Coed Ganllwyd Walk, Ogwyn Cottage, Eithinog, Glan Faenol Nature Reserve, Y Foryd, Lon Cob Bach Nature Reserve.
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1. Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By LejasLou - San Francisco, United States
If you are visiting Snowdonia/Eryri: do not miss this hike! Parking in the summer can be challenging, so it’s best to get here before 11am (9:30am if you want a spot in the paid parking lot). Many cars end up parking on the side of the road, but even that space fills quickly and can be a bit dangerous with little kids/buggies/etc. There is a stand that sells coffee and ice cream just next to the paid parking lot but pretty much all seating is outside so if the weather isn’t great, you might want to keep that in mind. The hike to the lake is a mild/moderate incline but generally well-maintained path with stone steps - for those who don’t hike much it’s absolutely do-able and fun, just take your time. Once you reach the lake, it’s mostly flat with some gentle inclines/declines. It can take anywhere from 45-90 minutes to do the entire loop from the parking lot to around the lake - the time depends on how fast you want to go. For the more more advanced hikers, this is also a gateway to more challenging hikes into Devils Kitchen and then beyond access to a range of some of the Eryri’s 3000s mountains (ie the Glyderau range). If you want to do the range, definitely start early but can be done in a day.
2. Craflwyn and Beddgelert
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By annejourneys - New York, United States
Amazing National Trust hikes. We came to see the waterfall on the pink trail but seemed to miss it. We ended up taking the green trail which goes uphill where you get panoramic views of the valley and other mountains in the distance. Wear hiking shoes and plan to go uphill, but nothing impossible. The waterfall we saw on the way back down. Follow the green arrows
3. Gwaith Powdwr Nature Reserve
4. Mawddach Valley - Arthog Bog
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By 923Dan - Swindon, United Kingdom
Mawddach Valley at Arthog Bog is an excellent natural estuary area. Perfect for loosing yourself with mother nature and getting away from it all. Lots of free parking and walking trails along the water.
5. Rhaeadr Ddu and Coed Ganllwyd Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By lovetrav_9 - Old Colwyn, United Kingdom
The entire walk is fairly demanding and takes about 3 hours to complete the 3.1/2 miles, but there are dramatic sights of the Rhaeadr Ddu Falls within a short distance of the start of the walk from the car park at the lovely friendly close-knit village of Ganllwyd. We would however recommend that care is taken, especially with children, as there are steep cliffs above the river and the walk can be quite slippery after rainfall, which is the time to see the falls at their best. It's a fantastic sight when the river is in flood. A substantial part of the walk is through a natural forest area, so views are limited at times but there are fine views of Coed y Brenin from the Garn Mountain later, making it really worth the effort.
6. Ogwyn Cottage
7. Eithinog
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Glan Faenol Nature Reserve
9. Y Foryd
10. Lon Cob Bach Nature Reserve
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