Base Camp: Llyn Cwellyn / Snowdon Ranger Youth Hostel (LL54 7YS)

Distance: 8 miles return | Time: 5–6 hours | Difficulty: Moderate

For a route steeped in history, the Snowdon Ranger Path is among the oldest known tracks to the summit. Once used by Victorian tourists, it offers wide-open views across Llyn Cwellyn and gentler gradients than other mountain trails.

How to get there: 30-minute scenic drive from Bangor Railway Station. Book your Snowdon Ranger taxi with Rapid Ride.