Jarrold Pathfinder 10 - Snowdonia, Anglesey & The Llyn Peninsula
ISBN: 0-7117-0550-X
The mountains of Snowdonia (named 'Snaudune' or snowy hills by early seafarers) make up most of Gywnedd, the foremost bastion of Welsh language and culture, but the area also includes the island of Anglesey to the north and the Llyn Peninsula to the west. Both are very different in topography from the mountain heartland, but share with it that same essential 'Welshness'. The guide contains a route up Snowdon itself, one of the easier of several alternatives, using the Pyg Track on the outward journey and the Miners' Track on the return.
Also included in this guide is one of the most attractive riverside walks in Wales, starting at Betws-y-Coed and passing the spectacular Swallow Falls. There is also an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the medieval pilgrims on their way to Bardsey Island, starting from Aberdaron and going to the tip of the Lleyn Peninsula the 'Land's End' of Wales. A glimpse of Welsh history can be seen in the great medieval castles at Dolwyddelan, Criccieth, Harlech and Castell y Bere.
The mountains of Snowdonia (named 'Snaudune' or snowy hills by early seafarers) make up most of Gywnedd, the foremost bastion of Welsh language and culture, but the area also includes the island of Anglesey to the north and the Llyn Peninsula to the west. Both are very different in topography from the mountain heartland, but share with it that same essential 'Welshness'. The guide contains a route up Snowdon itself, one of the easier of several alternatives, using the Pyg Track on the outward journey and the Miners' Track on the return.
Also included in this guide is one of the most attractive riverside walks in Wales, starting at Betws-y-Coed and passing the spectacular Swallow Falls. There is also an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the medieval pilgrims on their way to Bardsey Island, starting from Aberdaron and going to the tip of the Lleyn Peninsula the 'Land's End' of Wales. A glimpse of Welsh history can be seen in the great medieval castles at Dolwyddelan, Criccieth, Harlech and Castell y Bere.