Prices and rules
- £25Up to 8 hrs (the minimum)
- £358 to 12 hrs
- £45Full day
Pen y Pass car park (Eryri)
£25 up to 8 hrs · £35 for 8–12 hrs · £45 full day
For the Pyg Track and Miners' Track. Very limited spaces; no extensions; standard bays up to 5 m (5–8 m by arrangement); blue badge bays first come, first served; no motorcycle spaces; drop-offs allowed. No roadside parking: cars have been towed.
Book on JustPark · Eryri Pen y Pass page
Grid ref SH 647 557
- Book at least 1 hour in advance on JustPark.
- No extensions: book enough time.
- Standard spaces up to 5 m; 5–8 m vehicles by prior arrangement with Eryri; over 8 m will not fit.
- No motorcycle spaces and no sharing spaces.
- No overnight camping or campervan stays.
- No roadside parking on the approach roads: police monitor it and cars have been towed.
How to book
- Pick your date and path. Pen y Pass serves the Pyg Track and Miners' Track. Allow 6 hours walking plus breaks.
- Choose a long enough session. Up to 8 hours £25, 8–12 hours £35, full day £45. Extensions are not possible.
- Book on JustPark. Book at least 1 hour ahead on the JustPark Pen y Pass listing linked from Eryri.
- Vehicles 5–8 m. Book, then contact Eryri National Park Authority with your booking number to confirm.
If it is full
- Nant Peris park and ride: £5 a day, bus to Pen y Pass.
- Llanberis or Betws y Coed: park and take the S1/S2 or S5 bus.
- Choose another path: Llanberis, Rhyd Ddu, Snowdon Ranger or Watkin.
- Park at Nant Peris£5 a day, card or contactless
- Sherpa S1, S2 or S5£7.50 adult day ticket
- Pen y PassStart of the Pyg Track and Miners' Track
- Walk, then bus backCheck the last bus time
Paths from Pen y Pass
- Pyg Track: 11 km, 6 hrs
- Miners' Track: 13 km, 6 hrs
Frequently asked questions
Do you have to book parking at Pen y Pass?
Yes, until 1 November 2026. Book on JustPark at least 1 hour ahead. In winter it is pay and display, and pre-booking returns around Easter.
How much is Pen y Pass parking?
£25 for up to 8 hours (the minimum), £35 for 8 to 12 hours and £45 for a full day.
Can I extend my Pen y Pass booking?
No. Spaces are very limited, so extensions are not possible. Book enough time for the whole walk.
Can I be dropped off at Pen y Pass?
Yes, drop-offs are allowed. Be ready to get out quickly to avoid congestion.
Is there blue badge parking at Pen y Pass?
Yes, dedicated blue badge bays on a first come, first served basis.
What if Pen y Pass is full?
Park at Nant Peris (£5 a day) and take the Sherpa'r Wyddfa bus up to Pen y Pass, or use another path.
Sources
- Eryri: parking in Eryri (prices and payment)
- Eryri: Pen y Pass car park
- Pen y Pass on JustPark (Eryri booking partner)
Every figure on this page was checked against these sources on 20 October 2026.