How to get to Pen y Pass
Pen y Pass is the access point to both the Miners’ and Pyg Track trailheads leading to Yr Wyddfa’s summit. Between the months of March and November, planning how to get to Pen y Pass in advance is essential.
Sherpa’r Wyddfa
The Sherpa’r Wyddfa bus service is one of the most efficient ways of reaching Pen y Pass. The service means that you can park at Nant Peris, Llanberis or Caernarfon and make use of its direct links to Pen y Pass. The service can also take you to Pen y Pass from Bangor.
Drop-offs
Drop-offs are allowed at Pen y Pass. Therefore, asking a friend or relative to drop you off at the car park can be a great alternative if you find that parking spaces are full. Please ensure that you are ready to leave your vehicle as soon as you reach the car park to prevent congestion.
Pen y Pass Car Park
Dedicated parking bays for blue badge holders are available at Pen y Pass car park and operate on a first come first served basis.
If you’re using the Sherpa’r Wyddfa bus service, all journeys will be operated by low floor buses with wheelchair space and ramp to ensure that the stops provided with raised kerbs are served by accessible vehicles.
If you are planning to park a minibus (between 5 and 8 meters in length) at Pen y Pass, you must book a space in advance on the JustPark website.
After booking, please contact the National Park Authority to confirm your parking space. When doing so, provide your vehicle length, your JustPark booking confirmation number, vehicle registration number and the date of your visit.
You can contact us by:
- Email: parc@eryri.llyw.cymru
- Phone: 01766 770274
There are no allocated motorcycle spaces.
Additionally, motorcyclists will not be allowed to share a parking spaces. All parking spaces are for one vehicle only.
Pen y Pass car park will return to pre-booking from March 28 2026 until 1 November 2026. However, pre-booking for parking from 28 March onwards is now open and can be completed via the JustPark website.
Further information on parking arrangements for YHA Pen y Pass Hostel guests are available on the hostel’s website.
From Monday to Sunday
Minimum price is £25 for a 8 hour parking session.
Up to 8 hours: £25.00
8–12 hours: £35.00
Full day: £45.00
Parking at Pen y Pass is very limited and therefore extensions to existing bookings are not possible.
Space at Pen y Pass car park is very limited, therefore vehicles over 5 meters can only park through prior arrangement with our staff. If your vehicle is over 8 meters it will not fit in this car park and we advise you to look at the many other options available in the area here.
Other options to getting to Yr Wyddfa
The maximum vehicle length for parking at Pen y Pass is 8 meters. If you are planning to park a vehicle between 5 and 9 meters in length, you must book a space in advance on the JustPark website.
After booking, please contact the National Park Authority to confirm your parking space. When doing so, provide your vehicle length, your JustPark booking confirmation number, vehicle registration number and the date of your visit.
You can contact us by:
- Email: parc@eryri.llyw.cymru
- Phone: 01766 770274
