If you’re planning to walk up Snowdon then you might want a map to make knowing where you’re going a bit easier. We’re very lucky in the UK to have such great mapping from organisations such as Ordnance Survey and Harvey Maps. There’s no excuse for being on the mountain without a map!
OS Explorer Map OL 17 Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa, Conwy Valley/Dyffryn Conwy
Map sheet number OL17 in the OS Explorer map series is the ideal map for exploring the mountain scenery in Snowdon. This is the most detailed mapping in 1:25k scale, showing footpaths, bridleways and terrain information. This area, famous for its fantastic walking routes, is home to the highest mountain in Wales. Take one of the six well mapped routes to the summit of Mount Snowdon and enjoy the views! Highlights: Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), Llanberis Path, Conwy, The Menai Strait and Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, Beddgelert, Conwy, Bethesda, Betws-y-Coed, Bangor and Caernarfon. Also includes other popular landscape features in the Snowdonia range such as Carnedd Llewelyn, Carnedd Dayfydd, Glyder Fawr, Glyder Fach, Tal y Fan and Tryfan.
Buy online from Ordnance Survey or Amazon.
Landranger (115) Snowdon & Caernarfon (OS Landranger Map)
If you feel the OS Explorer map has too much detail or you plan on covering a larger area perhaps by bike for example, then the 1:50,000 Landranger map for Snowdon/Caernarfon is the choice for you. The OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales. OS Landranger now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
Buy online from Ordnance Survey or Amazon.
Snowdonia North XT25: Snowdon, Glyders, Carnedds
Covers Snowdon, the Glyders and Carneddau and includes all the Welsh 3000’s on just one sheet.
Harvey maps come as standard printed on tough, waterproof paper so you’ve no fear of it getting damaged.
Buy online from HARVEY Maps or Amazon.
