Gwynedd in North Wales is a fantastic destination for walking holidays, with its beautiful countryside, rugged mountains, scenic coastlines and charming seaside towns. 

Ahead of your next visit to Gimblet Rock Holiday Park, we thought we’d put together a list of what we think are the best Gwynedd walks to complete based on our own personal experiences. Let’s start off with one of the most famous…

1 . Snowdon Mountain Walk

You can’t visit North Wales without paying a visit to the world famous Snowdonia Mountain Range which is home to the largest mountain in the UK outside of Scotland. From the summit here you can enjoy unbeatable views overlooking the rest of the Snowdonia region and even Ireland on a clear day.

The most popular route to the summit is the Llanberis path, which also happens to be one of the easier routes. However, with a total distance of 9 miles (there and back), this is still not a walking route for the faint hearted and still requires a decent level of physical fitness. 

Starting from the Snowdon Mountain Railway Station at Llanberis, there are plenty of facilities and parking spaces here on account of the popularity of the railway which offers the easiest route to the summit if you aren’t keen on the 9 mile walk. However, nothing gives the same satisfaction of managing to climb to the summit under your own steam. 

2. Pwllheli Beach Walk

This one starts right on our holiday park doorstep. Starting from Pwllheli Marina, which is located just across the waters from our resort, this walk takes you along South Beach and affords stunning views of both Cardigan Bay and the mountains of Snowdonia in the distance. 

You can then continue to Glan-y-Don Beach, a sandy and pebbly stretch, ideal for a relaxing seaside stroll at any time of the year as long as you wrap up warm and prepare for the weather. In total, the walk is roughly a 3 mile round trip which makes it far less taxing than climbing Snowdon!

Irrespective of the season, this is a family friendly walk being more than achievable for little legs and the route also being dog friendly. Kids, dogs and adults will all love paddling during the summer and soak up the coastal views during a clear winters day. 

3. Pwllheli to Llanbedrog Coastal Path

The Pwllheli to Llanbedrog Coastal Path walk is a scenic, 4.4 mile route along the coast which commences from the gates of Gimblet Rock Holiday Park and goes on into the village of Llanbedrog which lies at the midpoint between Pwllheli and Abersoch.

Along this walk you will pass through woodlands, fields and cliff edges, whilst also having the opportunity to enjoy fantastic views overlooking Cardigan Bay. Once you reach your destination you will be able to take in the famous Llanbedrog beach and some of its other iconic landmarks including the famous tin man sculpture.

If you would prefer not to make the return 4.4 mile trip on foot, then you can always jump on-board one of the regular buses which lead back to Pwllheli. 

4. Cwm Idwal Lake & Devil’s Kitchen Walk

If you are looking for circular Gwynedd walks which provide exceptional views, then look no further than the Cwm Idwal Lake and Devil’s Kitchen Walk

Commencing from the Ogwen Cottage Visitor Centre, you will head towards Devil’s Kitchen which is nestled in the Ogwen valley. While the lake is a beauty to behold, this walk will also afford you the chance to enjoy the dramatic landscape of the region which is filled with glacial valleys, steep cliffs and rock formations which look like a doorway to another planet.

With a total length of 3 miles and an ascent of 250m, this isn’t the most taxing of walking routes and is certainly one of the more scenic Gwynedd walks that we would recommend completing during your next time in the region. 

5. Beddgelert, Bryn Du and Aberglaslyn Pass Walk

This 3.5 mile circular walk starts from Aberglaslyn river, with parking available in the nearby National Trust car park. From here you will head towards the village of Bryn Du and finally onto Beddgelert.

This picturesque route winds along the Afon Glaslyn river and through woodlands, offering views of the Aberglaslyn gorge. You will also have the chance to see the stone tomb of one of the most famous dogs in Wales - Beddgelert.

In case you don’t know the tale, Beddgelert was the faithful companion of Prince Llywelyn the Great. The Prince returned home from a hunting trip only to find Beddgelert with blood around his mouth and the bedroom of his one year old son ransacked. Mistaking believing that his son had been attacked by the dog, the Prince plunged his sword into the heart of the pooch. Only then did the Prince see the body of a wolf that Beddgelert had clearly killed in order to protect his son from harm. 

Beddgelert’s stone tomb was placed in a prominent location on the orders of the Prince so that everyone could learn the tale of the loyalty that was shown by his brave wolfhound.