If you like to run or walk with as little encumbrance as possible, a waist pack is just the ticket. However, they don’t have a load of room and you may not want to stash your waterproof on the top where it may well fall off. This handy little tip secures your jacket, and takes up no space in... Read On
Are regular marathons getting too easy for you? Do you dream of combining your love of long distance walks and camping with competitive racing? If so then a mountain marathon might be just what you are looking for. What are Mountain Marathons? These events usually take place over two days, with the ... Read On
Nestling between two lakes, this wooded valley has to be the most picturesque starting point. It’s only a pub away from perfection. With the Watkin being the obvious walking choice from this location, it is certainly not the only one and despite it’s popularity not necessarily the most appealing... Read On
If you’re looking for a mammoth walking trail that spans a whole country from top to bottom then the Te Araroa Trail – The Long Pathway – in New Zealand is just the path for you! The trail runs from Cape Reinga, at the north westernmost point of North Island, right down to Bluff, which is pret... Read On
No, we’re not taking the pi** this week, seriously. When you’re navigating, and you want to point to a location on the map, be aware that your finger is somewhere in the region of 400m in width when you measure it relative to the map scale (1:25,000). That can lead to a huge discrepancy.... Read On
Without a doubt, this is one of the most popular walking locations in the Snowdonia National Park Not surprisingly as the most popular routes up to Yr Wyddfa (the proper name for the summit of Snowdon – NEVER Mount Snowdon!!!) such as the Miner’s Track, PYG and Crib Goch all start here. ... Read On
There are many amazing walking trails in the Pyrenees, the mountain range in the southwest of Europe that helps separates France from Spain. The Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne or the Pyrenean Haute Route is one of the famous routes that takes walkers high into the mountains, with frequent border cros... Read On
You’re on a walk or even wild camping and suddenly, there’s the call of the wild. You really need to, ahem, you know. GO. And not the easy one, you get the idea? If you don’t, then we’re not going to any more details except to state that if you need a crap in the wilds withou... Read On
The Carneddau ramble on from Conwy down to Betws y Coed and Ogwen and they are the largest areas of land over 900m south of Scotland. The far north consists of little peaks that rise from the sea, rocky outcrops that have made travel to and from the Arfon area difficult for millennia. Now, tunnels p... Read On
With the Bank Holiday weekend approaching, people will be flocking to ascend Snowdon* which is the highest mountain in Wales. But by which path? Here’s our quick rundown of the more popular routes to the summit – as featured on Walk up Snowdon – the only online gudebook to Snowdon.... Read On
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