our walks - everything you need to know

Easy - Grade D

Some level of fitness required, without mobility difficulty or health concern. Good shoes or trainers will be required plus waterproof outer garments and clothing suitable for the season are recommended

A slow steady pace,5 – 6.5km, 3 – 4 miles, relatively flat less than 150m, 500ft total ascent.

Moderate - Grades C and C+

Some experience of walking in the countryside and a reasonable level of fitness. Walking boots, waterproof outer garments and clothing suitable for the season are recommended.
Grade C - up to 11km, 7miles some gradients, ascent up to 300m,1000ft.

Grade C+ A steady pace, 11 – 13km, 7 – 8 miles, steeper gradients and elevations up to 600m, 2000ft.

Energetic - Grade B and B+

Will include some steep paths & open countryside. A good level of fitness required. Walking boots, waterproof outer garments plus clothing suitable for the season are essential.

Steady pace, mountain climbing up to 18km, 11 miles ascents up to 760m, 2500ft.

Strenuous - Grade A

Ability to maintain a good pace and will include mountains and rough terrain. For experienced walker's (i.e. have successfully completed Grade B walks) and have above average level of fitness. Walking boots, waterproof outer garments plus quick drying clothing suitable for the season are essential. A good head for heights and balance required as there may be some exposure to vertical drops.

May include steep climbs, up to 24km, 15 miles, total ascent up to 900m, 3000ft.

Examples include Devil's Kitchen & Garn (Glyderau), Y Garn (Nantlle ridge), Moel Hebog, Carneddau, Glyders, Cnicht.

Technical - Grade A+

For experienced and very fit walkers. (i.e. have successfully completed Grade A and B+ walks).

Additional technical skills required such as grade 1 scrambling, use of ice axe and crampons. 

Walking boots, waterproof outer garments plus quick drying clothing suitable for the season are essential.

Paths may be unclear, map and compass skills are essential. A good head for heights and balance required as there may be some exposure to vertical drops.

A brisk pace including steep ascents over 900m, 3000ft up to 24km,15 miles.

Examples include, Tryfan North ridge, Bristly ridge, Crib Lem, Crib Goch.

Notes:

Weather- These guidelines are for walks in good weather, good visibility and dry terrain. Adverse conditions can impede progress e.g. slippery rocks, muddy paths, strong buffeting wind impeding progress thus upgrading the walk to a higher level of difficulty.

Walking Advice - Clothing, kit, food & health benefits. See Walking Adviceon North Wales website.

Ability -  “Look at the walk announcements, carefully read the walk descriptions to choose a walk commensurate with your ability” This is published in “Eryri Ramblers Taking Part in Group Walks June 2026” and is a condition of booking. If you are new to walking with Eryri group, please contact the walk leader in advance via info@eryriramblers.org check if the walk is suitable for you.
 

1.  New walks are announced on Facebook,  To book a walk you will need to complete the online form (see below), providing your email and mobile number. You MUST book a place in order to come on one of our walks.

2. You will receive  an email and text to confirm your place and advice of the start point and time and a reminder the day before. 

3. If a walk is not listed in the "Walks Programme" below, it is fully booked. 

4. If the weather forecast is poor, the walk may be cancelled or re-scheduled, You will receive prior notification, so be aware of any notifications prior to the walk.

5. IMPORTANT - If you need to cancel a booking, as soon as possible and up to 20:00 the evening before, please email us at info@eryriramblers.org  

(there is great demand for our walks and it allows  another member to enjoy the walk)

6. IF YOU CANCEL YOUR PLACE ON A WALK AFTER 20:00  THE DAY BEFORE, PLEASE TEXT THE LEADER using the confidential list circulated to Eryri members.  

7. Please keep an "In Case of Emergency" (ICE) card or keyfob in the top pocket of your rucksack - free from your leader..  

8.  Walk Grades/Code  eg  B8 =  grade B  Moderate   8 miles . Description of grades shown opposite.

9. North Wales Ramblers Walks - a link to other group's walks.

13 June - Sat Marchlyn Horseshoe by Mel - A7.5 (12)

16 June - Tue Llyn Llywelyn from Rhyd Ddu  by NICK - C+ 7.5

20 June -Sat Plas yn Rhiw - Aberdaron B8 by Roy

27 June - Sat Crib Lem by ANN - A+ Technical

28 May Thu Moel-Ddu from Cwm Ystradllyn B+8 by Nick

30 May Sat Aberdaron to Porthor B8.5 by Roy

6 June - Tal y Fan - by Ann - B8

6 June - Pentrefelin Circuit - C+ 8.5 -  Di Doughty 

6 May - Vaynol Park - C3.5 by Mieko

9 May - My Last Trampoose  - B6 -by Nigel

9 May - Carneddau - A13 by Ann

14 May - Cam of Eifl circular - by Di Jamal. - C+ 6.5

16 May -  Mold Hebog  from Beddgelert - by Mel A9

21 May Nant Gwrtheryn Quarries - by Nick -B8

27 May - OGWEN Cottage  to Bethesda B=8 by Mel

30 April  Thu - Porth Towyn to Nefyn by DI J - C+6 

25 April Sat Moel Siabod A 6.5 by Ann 

 22 April - Rhostryfan circular - by Di Doughty - D+4 

 21 April Tremadog Llyn Du C7.5 by John 

18 April - Nantlle Ridge circular B+ 5.5 by Mel

18 April -Moel y Ogof and Moel Lefn by Nigel B+5

 16th April The 3 peaks of Yr Eifl by Nick B4.5 

9 April  Circular walk around Beddgelert via Cwm Bychan - by NICK B5

01 April Cilan Head B11 by Roy

01 April - circular walk around LLYN PADARN C6 by Sally

 28  March  LON EIFION - Morning Walk to Caernarfon D5 Leisurely by John B

26 March Y Fron to Llyn Ffohonnau by Di D - D4

22 March Crimpiau and Carnedd Gleision  by MATT A10

21 March Two Valleys Walk with NIGEL B5

17 March The Three Peaks of Yr Eifl by NICK B 4.5

7 March Saturday - Y Garn via Devil’s Kitchen - B6 by Mel

04 March Wednesday Garn Boduan Nefyn C+4.5 by Roy

26 February Thursday -   Nice n' Easy Walk 

Y Fron to Llyn Ffonhonnau D4 by Di Jamal

28 February Saturday Pen yr Ole Wen to Pen yr Helgi Du A10 by Ann

14 February Saturday - Cadair Berwyn and Moel Sych from Llandrillo - B11 by Hugh

14 February Saturday - Scenic Cnicht A7 by Richard07 February Saturday Bull bay to Cemaes linear C+6  by Di D 

 12 February Thursday - Snowdrop Walk,  Criccieth / Llanystumdwy  C6 by Di Jamal

13 February Friday - Dwyryd estuary -  Linear Oakley Arms Maentwrog to Porthmadog  C8.5 by John B

07 February Saturday Bull bay to Cemaes linear C+6  by Di D 

24 Jan Sat Seniors Ridge to Glyder Fawr and Glyder Fach A+6 Scramble by Richard 

 17 Jan Sat Tryfan the easy way - west face A+ 5 by Richard 

 17 Jan Sat Caernarfon/Bontnewydd circular via Pen y Bryn and Tryfan Junction C8 by John E 

16 Jan Fri  Lon Eifion split walk either D6 to Penygroes or C13 to Caernarfon by John B

03 Jan Sat Llyn Anafon, Drum, Yr Osedd and Foel Ganol (Carneddau) B7.5 by Matt

01 Jan Thu New Year’s Day Llyn Padarn Lake Walk D4-D 7 or C6 by Mieko

 Rambling involves certain risks and is based on self-reliance.  

You are responsible for your own actions, decisions and safety and the safety of those around you. 

The Information sheet  Taking Part in Group Walks applies to all participants. Please familiarise yourself with its contents.

For safety,  Eryri walk leaders prefer to control numbers on a walk and have the mandatory register pre-prepared to save time at the start.  

This is why we ask you to book on our  Walks  page - it also enables us to send you helpful notifications about the walk you have booked.

 The North Wales Ramblers Area Council have given guidance on dogs and our walks:  

"North Wales is predominantly a livestock farming area. Some members are frightened of dogs and others find them a nuisance on walks. We have narrow mountain and high cliff paths with sharp drops therefore Eryri Ramblers will not allow dogs on walks apart from registered assistance dogs.  Those with assistance dogs should contact the leader beforehand to discuss stiles or other obstacles on the route."