Eryri contains more than any single guide can cover. Beyond the famous mountains and well-known villages lies a landscape of extraordinary depth — hidden valleys, forgotten viewpoints, secret lakes, ancient standing stones, legends attached to specific rocks and streams, and experiences that most visitors never encounter. This section is the key to going deeper.
Going Beyond the Obvious
The best-known parts of Eryri — Snowdon, Betws-y-Coed, Beddgelert, Swallow Falls — are famous for good reason. But the national park is large and varied, and many of its finest experiences lie away from the main tourist routes. The pages in this section are designed to push beyond the obvious: to reveal the hidden lakes that even local walkers forget, the viewpoints that produce more striking images than the classic spots, and the experiences that capture Eryri's character rather than just its scenery.
Independently written — Snowdon.com