Llyn Llydaw from near the summit of Yr Wyddfa, with Crib Goch on the left

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Snowdon park and ride (Nant Peris)

The easy way to the Pyg Track and Miners' Track when Pen y Pass is booked up.

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Photo: Llyn Llydaw from near the summit of Yr Wyddfa, with Crib Goch on the left, Julian Herzog, CC BY 4.0

How it works

  1. Park at Nant Peris£5 a day, card or contactless
  2. Sherpa S1, S2 or S5£7.50 adult day ticket
  3. Pen y PassStart of the Pyg Track and Miners' Track
  4. Walk, then bus backCheck the last bus time
Park and ride in four steps. Bus fare is extra to the parking.
  1. Park at Nant Peris. Pay £5 for the day by card or contactless.
  2. Catch the bus. Take a Sherpa'r Wyddfa S1, S2 or S5 bus up to Pen y Pass.
  3. Buy a ticket. A Sherpa day ticket is £7.50 for an adult; tickets are also on the MyTrip app.
  4. Walk. Start the Pyg Track or Miners' Track from Pen y Pass.
  5. Return. Take the bus back down to Nant Peris. Check the last bus time before you set off.

Nant Peris park and ride (Eryri)

£5 a day (up to midnight)

Then take the Sherpa'r Wyddfa bus to Pen y Pass. Card or contactless only, no cash. EV charging on site.

Google Maps (Eryri link) · what3words ///stall.seagull.verbs

Fares

  • Adult day ticket£7.5
  • Concessionary pass (England, Scotland), 5–15 year olds, MyTravelPass£5
  • Group: up to 2 adults and 3 children£16
Sherpa'r Wyddfa day ticket prices.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the Snowdon park and ride?

At Nant Peris, between Llanberis and Pen y Pass. Eryri runs it; Sherpa'r Wyddfa buses take you up to Pen y Pass for the Pyg and Miners' tracks.

How much is Nant Peris park and ride?

£5 a day (up to midnight), card or contactless only. The bus fare is extra: a Sherpa day ticket is £7.50 for an adult.

Which buses run from Nant Peris to Pen y Pass?

The S1, S2 and S5 Sherpa'r Wyddfa services. Check the current timetable on the Sherpa'r Wyddfa website.

What is the postcode for Snowdon park and ride?

Eryri does not publish one. Use the official Google Maps or what3words link (///stall.seagull.verbs) on this page.

Is there EV charging at Nant Peris?

Yes, Eryri lists EV charging on site.

Sources

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