Tryfan South Ridge is a route up the easier, yet never that easy, side of Tryfan. Tryfan’s South Ridge starts from Bwlch Tryfan and there are a number of approaches you can take to arrive at this point, including tacking it onto a circuit of the Glyderau. This loop however, takes in the approach via […]
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The Tryfan North Ridge Grade 1 Scramble is a challenging route, full of contrasts. The scramble starts off from Llyn Ogwen, wherever you can get parked, by climbing up to the Summit of Tryfan and the twin obelisks of Adam and Eve, along Tryfan’s North Ridge – the longest sustained grade 1 scramble in Snowdonia
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Tryfan Heather Terrace is one of the three main (non climber) routes up to the summit of Tryfan, with the Tryfan North Ridge and Tryfan South Ridge being the other two. The Tryfan Heather Terrace is still a tough route with route finding difficulties aplenty. While it’s definitely easier than the North Ridge, it’s a
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The mountain of Helvellyn is the highest of Wainwright’s Eastern Fells and the third tallest mountain in the Lake District at 950m tall, making it a Furth Munro. It boasts some of the best scrambling – with the route via Striding Edge and Swirral Edge being one of the best scrambling outings in the Lake District.
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This walk up Cader Idris and Tyrrau Mawr sets off via the Llwybyr Madyn or The Fox’s Path, which can start either from the Gwernen Lake Hotel, or the Ty Nant National Park Car park and walk along the valley for a couple of extra kilometres. The path, despite being signposted by name at the roadside, isn’t
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The Bochlwyd Horseshoe is one of the definitive routes in North Wales, perhaps only bested by the Snowdon Horseshoe. It is one of the most adventurous outings you can have without having to resort to ropes or harnesses and, it takes in a number of the most photographed locations in Snowdonia along the way. We’re
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Most people looking to walk up the Glyderau from Ogwen will probably choose one of the popular options, usually the Devil’s Kitchen approach. Thankfully, that makes this approach much, much quieter than it deserves to be. With excellent paths that are easy to follow and a section of scrambling that’s just exciting enough for those
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The Langdale Pikes are the best known feature of Great Langdale and, while not the highest fells in the Lake District, they are certainly among the most dramatic. Their distinct profile grace many a professional photographer’s portfolio. The are characterised by rugged, craggy slopes that rise abruptly from the valley below, seemingly insurmountable for the
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Beinn Narnain is often one of the first Munros to be attempted by would-be peak baggers, thanks to its location on Loch Long. It is one of the most southerly of the Munros and one of the most accessible, having a car park at its base in the village of Succoth. While Beinn Narnain is
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The Munros of Stob Coire Easain and the slightly lower Stob a’ Choire Mheadhoin, known as the Easains, can be ascended in a long day from Tulloch Station, or significantly shorter if you park near Fersit – down to a more respectable 17km. They’re a pleasant pair of Munros that provide excellent views into the
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The CMD Arete is the classic hill walker’s ascent of Ben Nevis that should be on every mountain walker’s tick list along side Crib Goch, The Snowdon Horseshoe and Striding Edge up Helvellyn. It never gets harder than a Grade 1 scramble, with enough exposure to add excitement. The setting is also second to none, high
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Swirral Edge is the famed arete on Helvellyn’s eastern flank, adjacent to the popular Striding Edge. While the ‘typical’ route is to climb Helvellyn along Striding Edge, there are rich rewards ascending Swirral Edge instead – you will probably find it is much quieter than Striding Edge. Swirral Edge is an exposed Grade 1 scramble
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An ascent of Cir Mhor (799m) on the Isle of Arran from Glen Sannox and return to Brodick via Glen Rosa. Cir Mhor From Glen Sannox Route Description From the ferry terminal, take the 324 (via north island) bus and ask for Glen Cottage at Sannox. Pass through the gate to the left of the
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Crib Goch is the hardest route up Snowdon and starts from Pen-y-Pass along the PYG Track. It’s an exposed grade 1 scramble that should only be attempted if you’re confident in your abilities. NOTE – Distance above is for one way only. You’ll need to double up if you descend the same way – but we don’t recommend
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Helvellyn and Striding Edge need little introduction – they are perhaps the most famed duo of the Lake District and one of the most spectacular routes in England. Helvellyn alone is a superb mountain but the approach along Striding Edge makes for a classic day out. Striding Edge is an exposed Grade 1 scramble and
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The Nantlle Ridge Traverse in Snowdonia is just one of your classic ridge walks. No other word for it. This one’s an absolute classic. This is a traverse of the Nantlle Rigde that omits the final summit of Mynydd Graig Goch, which is more of an outlier than a true part of the Nantlle Ridge.
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Blencathra is a Lake District icon and the approach to the summit via the scramble up Sharp Edge is one of the most famed ascents in the National Park. How Difficult is Sharp Edge? Sharp Edge is a knife-edged ridge, requiring a head for heights. This route needs to be respected, especially in poor weather
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A circular route with a start and finish in Brodick which takes in Goatfell (874m), the highest point on the Isle of Arran. A direct traverse of the ridge between North Goatfell and Goatfell is a grade 2 scramble but can be avoided by taking the lower path on the east side of Stacach ridge
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Tryfan is one of the most iconic mountains in the UK, certainly in Wales. It just looks like a mountain from every direction, without a single easy approach available! At 917m high, it’s just one of the main 15 Peaks, and when recently re-measured it was feared it would lose that status. Thankfully, they discovered
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There are few mountains so close together that still show such distinct character as Glyder Fawr and Glyder Fach. While they’re both one of the 14/15 peaks, Glyder Fawr recently gained a few metres and increased from 999m to 1001m in height to become one of the 5 Welsh 1000m Peaks. Glyder Fach boasts the
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Scrambles in Snowdonia To celebrate the launch of the new Scrambles in Snowdonia by Steve Ashton, published by Cicerone, we’ve collated the best selection of Grade 1 scrambles in Snowdonia. We’ve steered clear of the trickier scrambles and kept to the easier grade 1 routes. Be warned that these are far from being ‘easy’ routes!
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The Nantlle Ridge in Snowdonia can be walked as a circular route from Rhyd Ddu, but it’s much more satisfying to walk the Nantlle Ridge Linear route. You’ll need to use two cars or book a taxi if you need to return to the start. Alternatively, you can base yourself in Caernarfon or Porthmadog and
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