For full description of this walk including route instructions and a map click
here.
Getting there: For details of how to get to this walk visit the
Snowdonia National Park website.
Walk conditions: This is a fairly level walk suitable for all the family with a number of stiles.
Thanks to the
Snowdonia National Park for this walk. To find out about other walks in the national park click
here.
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Morris Family from Llanllyfni
What a lovely walk (17/2/09). Our 6 yr old daughter managed it easily so don't be put off if you've got sensible children - it's a wonderful family outing. The views are stunning. We even managed to picnic at the one bench high up overlooking the estuary.It was featured on BBC Countryfile this weekend as one of the best places to visit,and it certainly is.
Wed Feb 18 09:25:55 2009
Helen Phoenix, Wrexham
My husband and myself, our daughter and her partner have completed the walk and loved it. Did it again on Jan 3rd 09 - what a beautiful day, enjoyed it even more. We would recommend it to all walkers.
Mon Jan 12 10:16:08 2009
Sam Kennedy, Cheshire
Did this walk 10 years ago with my new born daughter in a back pack and enjoyed it then. Did it again last week with her 4yr old sister and despite the rain and mist we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Not one for people who don't like walking close to the edge and it helps if your kids treat it with some respect! What a great walk.
Thu Aug 28 09:41:28 2008
Thomas Hooks
Yesterday was my third trip in two years around this breath-taking walk. On this occasion I took my 72-year-old mum, who had her hip replaced 11 months ago and she enjoyed every minute of it. The number of stiles has now been reduced to two.
Wed Jul 2 09:36:54 2008
Ian King, Dolgellau
Don't forget New Precipice Walk which is only a few miles away. I think this has better views, but you have to walk the 800 feet up to it (unless you drive the narrow windy road). There is also a beautiful lake (Llyn Tan y Graig) about 500 feet up (and you'll miss this if you drive up).
Tue Sep 4 09:13:38 2007
Angela Olah Adelaide Australia.
The walk was very good and the views are very beautiful, I was amazed how many tourists visited these walks from around the world.
Mon Mar 12 09:29:38 2007
Alice Newland, Brisbane, Australia
The walk is amazing - absolutely 'picture postcard' scenery for minimal effort ensuring a great deal of pleasure for the maximum amount of people.
Wed Mar 7 15:10:19 2007
Glynn Williams, Toronto
Despite my earlier recommendations I walked The Precipice with my five-year-old son on a recent visit and he loved it. In fact he liked it so much we did it twice over a period of a few days - a couple of hours walking guarantees an early bedtime every time!
Thu Jan 18 15:31:36 2007
Damien, Halesowen
Whilst this is a wonderful walk with some of the best views I've ever seen, it's not called the "Precipice Walk" for nothing!!
My small children enjoyed, but if you haven't a head for heights then I'd just walk it clockwise instead to get great views without the steep drop!
Fri Sep 15 16:19:54 2006
Sue, Nottingham
A fantastic walk, have done it many, many times; have taken the kids on it from when they were very little, in all weathers. Have met all sorts of wonderful people on it, some American people who thought they were looking at Snowdon instead of Cader Idris! We liked the area so much we bought a house there to retire to!
Thu Mar 9 08:04:05 2006
Glynn Williams, Toronto
One of the best walks in North Wales, with great views, especially on the West side. There are informative information posts along the way - watch out for buzzards! It's also a circular walk which makes it much more interesting. However, it is very steep in parts and I wouldn't want to take children under the age of about eight or so -if you're not sure check it beforehand.
Wed Jan 4 13:50:48 2006
Carolyn, Nottingham
Wow, what an amazing view, from every part of this walk. You keep thinking it can't get any better, then it does. I would say that the path is a bit precarious in places though, with the almost sheer drop on one side down to the river valley. I would not recommend it for anyone who is very nervous of heights, or less than sure-footed.
Fri Jul 29 12:38:56 2005
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