Eryri Scenic Traverse
Wales
In short: Eryri Scenic Traverse is a 170 km scenic road trip in Wales, typically driven over 2 days, best in late spring to early autumn. Highlights: Betws-y-Coed to Llanberis, Beddgelert to Harlech.
A two-day point-to-point Eryri traverse from Betws-y-Coed through Llanberis to Beddgelert, Portmeirion, Porthmadog and Harlech.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Betws-y-Coed to Llanberis
Prebooked Snowdon Mountain Railway · Swallow Falls and Dolbadarn Castle/lakefront · Hangin’ Pizzeria
Day 2Beddgelert, Portmeirion, Porthmadog and Harlech
Beddgelert and Portmeirion · Harlech Castle · Hebog
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Eryri Scenic Traverse drive?
The Eryri Scenic Traverse covers 170 km from start to finish.
How long does the Eryri Scenic Traverse take to drive?
Most travellers spend 2 days on the Eryri Scenic Traverse, depending on stops and pace.
When is the best time to drive the Eryri Scenic Traverse?
The recommended season for the Eryri Scenic Traverse is late spring to early autumn.
Where does the Eryri Scenic Traverse start and end?
The Eryri Scenic Traverse runs from Betws-y-Coed to Llanberis to Beddgelert to Harlech.
What are the main stops on the Eryri Scenic Traverse?
The Eryri Scenic Traverse passes through Betws-y-Coed to Llanberis, Beddgelert to Harlech.
How difficult is the Eryri Scenic Traverse to drive?
The Eryri Scenic Traverse is rated moderate and is best handled with any vehicle.
Can I drive the Eryri Scenic Traverse in a regular car?
Yes — the Eryri Scenic Traverse is paved end-to-end and a regular car is fine in normal conditions.
Is the Eryri Scenic Traverse EV friendly?
Yes — the Eryri Scenic Traverse has charger coverage along the route and works as an EV road trip.
Is the Eryri Scenic Traverse safe to drive?
Anchor day one around a prebooked Snowdon Mountain Railway departure and allow weather disruption; Swallow Falls stays short and the Conwy Valley Railway Museum is optional. Pen y Pass parking is prebook-only through 1 November 2026 at https://eryri.gov.wales/visit/snowdon/pen-y-pass-car-park/: £25 up to 8 hours, £35 for 8–12 hours and £45 full day. Prefer Sherpa’r Wyddfa, never park roadside/in lay-bys and do not walk the narrow approach road. The standard National Slate Museum is not promised during redevelopment; use Dolbadarn Castle/lakefront unless an official dated Museum on the Move event matches.
What scenic tier is the Eryri Scenic Traverse?
The Eryri Scenic Traverse is a iconic drive — Iconic road trips that anchor a region's reputation — postcard scenery, headline highways, and the routes most travellers want to drive.