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- Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon — The highest peak in Wales, with panoramic views that can stretch to Ireland on a clear day. Multiple routes suit every ability (Llanberis Path for gentler walking, Crib Goch for exposed ridge scrambling), and there’s the heritage Snowdon Mountain Railway if you want the summit without the sweat.
- Tryfan — A compact, rugged peak that feels more like a proper climb than a hike; good scrambling, distinctive rocky skyline, and granite tors that beg to be jumped between. Brilliant for hands-on mountain fun and a real playground for confident scramblers.
- Ogwen Valley & Llyn Ogwen/Llyn Idwal — Jagged cliffs, crystal mountain lakes and dramatic waterfalls make this valley brutally scenic. Superb routes for walkers of all levels, rock-climbing crags, and plenty of birdlife;
- Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon — The highest peak in Wales, with panoramic views that can stretch to Ireland on a clear day. Multiple routes suit every ability (Llanberis Path for gentler walking, Crib Goch for exposed ridge scrambling), and there’s the heritage Snowdon Mountain Railway if you want the summit without the sweat.
- Tryfan — A compact, rugged peak that feels more like a proper climb than a hike; good scrambling, distinctive rocky skyline, and granite tors that beg to be jumped between. Brilliant for hands-on mountain fun and a real playground for confident scramblers.
- Ogwen Valley & Llyn Ogwen/Llyn Idwal — Jagged cliffs, crystal mountain lakes and dramatic waterfalls make this valley brutally scenic. Superb routes for walkers of all levels, rock-climbing crags, and plenty of birdlife; this is my personal favorite for raw, wild mountain atmosphere and photography opportunities.
- Cnicht — The neat, triangular “Matterhorn of Wales” visible from miles around; it’s short but steep, offering a satisfying summit profile and tidy views over Cardigan Bay and the Mawddach estuary. Great for a sharp, memorable climb if you want a big payoff in a few hours.
- Rhinogs — Wild, less-trodden country with heather-clad ridges, boggy plateaus and remote lakes; navigation here can be testing but the solitude and raw scenery are worth it. Perfect if you want back-to-basics backpacking away from the busier trails.
- Mawddach Estuary & Barmouth — Not a mountain, but the estuary’s sweeping curves and the dramatic viewpoint from the Barmouth Bridge or the Cadair Idris side are unforgettable. Excellent for low-level walks, cycling the Mawddach Trail, and sunsets that paint the tidal flats.
- Slate Landscape & Dinorwig Quarry — Industrial heritage meets dramatic geology: massive quarries, ruined engine houses, and stark terraces carved into the mountainside. It’s strangely beautiful, tells the story of local communities, and provides eerie, lunar-like photo opportunities.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.