Snowdonia Slate Trail
Snowdonia Slate Trail is a long distance footpath, running 83 miles (134 km) as a circular route around Northern Snowdonia starting from Bangor.[1][2][3][4][5][6] It passes through the main areas and heritage sites associated with the slate industry, and also through some of the major landscapes.
| Snowdonia Slate Trail | |
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| Length | 83 mi (134 km) |
| Location | Snowdonia, Wales |
| Established | 2017 |
| Trailheads | Circular from Bangor |
| Use | Hiking |
| Elevation gain/loss | 14,603 ft (4,451 m) |
| Highest point | 1,690 ft (520 m) |
| Difficulty | Very challenging |
| Season | All year |
It is possible to do the trail in seven days using public transport based in Caernarfon or Bangor.[7]
An ultra marathon is organised around the entire trail each year.[8]
The route
The trail is arranged in 13 sections, ranging in length from 3 to 11 miles:[9]
(Distances, ascent and time are taken from the website.)
- Section 1 - Bangor to Bethesda - (Distance: 10.2KM, 6.3MLS ; Ascent: 325M, 1050FT ; Time: 3 – 4hrs)
- Section 2 - Bethesda to Llanberis - (Distance: 11.6KM, 7.2MLS ; Ascent: 360M, 1200FT ; Time: 3 – 4hrs)
- Section 3 - Llanberis to Waunfawr - (Distance: 6.1KM, 3.8MLS ; Ascent: 310M, 1000FT ; Time: 2 – 3hrs)
- Section 4 - Waunfawr to Nantlle - (Distance: 9.5KM, 5.9MLS ; Ascent: 270M, 900FT ; Time: 3 – 4hrs)
- Section 5 - Nantlle to Rhyd Ddu - (Distance: 8.2KM, 5.1MLS ; Ascent: 260M, 850FT ; Time: 2 – 3hrs)
- Section 6 - Rhyd Ddu to Beddgelert - (Distance: 8.4KM, 5.2MLS ; Ascent: 110M, 350FT ; Time: 1.5 – 2.5hrs)
- Section 7 - Beddgelert to Croesor - (Distance: 7.2KM, 4.4MLS ; Ascent: 400M, 1300FT ; Time: 2 – 3hrs)
- Section 8 - Croesor to Tanygrisiau - (Distance: 7.4KM, 4.6MLS ; Ascent: 470M, 1550FT ; Time: 3 - 4hrs)
- Section 9 - Tanygrisiau to Llan Ffestiniog - (Distance: 8.6KM, 5.4MLS ; Ascent: 250M, 850FT ; Time: 2.5 – 3.5hrs)
- Section 10 - Llan Ffestiniog to Penmachno - (Distance: 21.3KM, 13.2MLS ; Ascent: 880M, 2850FT ; Time: 8 – 9hrs)
- Section 11 - Penamchno to Betws y Coed - (Distance: 8.6KM, 5.3MLS ; Ascent: 150M, 500FT ; Time: 2 – 3hrs)
- Section 12 - Betws y Coed to Capel Curig - (Distance: 9.5KM, 5.9MLS ; Ascent: 420M, 1350FT ; Time: 3 – 4hrs)
- Section 13 - Capel Curig to Bethesda - (Distance: 17.6KM, 11.0MLS ; Ascent: 150M, 500FT ; Time: 5 – 6hrs)
The route also passes close to several narrow-gauge railways, mostly linked to the slate industry, namely the Penrhyn Quarry Railway, Llanberis Lake Railway, Snowdon Mountain Railway, the Welsh Highland Railway and the Ffestiniog Railway.
References
- ^ "Llwybr Llechi Eryri — Snowdonia Slate Trail". Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ "Snowdonia Slate Trail". Long Distance Walkers Association. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ Owen, Aled (2018). Snowdonia Slate Trail Guidebook. Rucksack Readers. ISBN 978-1898481805.
- ^ Roelants, Ben (3 December 2019). "Snowdonia: het oudste en mooiste Nationale Park van Europa!". Gazet van Antwerpen (in Nederlands). Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ Reynolds, Fiona (9 January 2020). "Cnicht, Snowdonia: If you only climb one mountain in your life, it should be this one". Country Life. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ Stirling, Sarah (12 November 2018). "Is the secret of the Welsh slate quarries finally out?". BMC. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ "Planning your walk | Llwybr Llechi Eryri - Snowdonia Slate Trail - Croeso • Welcome".
- ^ "Snowdonia Slate Trail". Up Hill Down Dale. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ "The Route | Llwybr Llechi Eryri - Snowdonia Slate Trail - Croeso • Welcome".
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