This is a nice, quiet walk. So close to Snowdon, you can almost hear the crowds. Indeed, you can’t fail to miss them in Rhyd Ddu where they tend to gather in their hundreds to climb the highest peak in Wales and England. Fortunately for me, they don’t know any better and will leave my […]
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The hills of the far north Carneddau provide good walking along solid paths and tracks, and so are perfect for those trail runs where you don’t want to be fighting the terrain every other step. This run, also a perfectly good walk, takes you from the Sychnant Pass, around Tal y Fan and through Bwlch
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While there seems to be an official path from Tryfan Junction up to Bryngwyn and beyond, only the section to Bryngwyn farm is signposted even though there seems to be much more shown on the notice boards and absolutely no information available online – until now. The Route 1 – The route starts in Tryfan
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This is a straightforward walk, trail run or rough cycle starting from the George at Penmaenpool, or from the other side of the Mawddach (parking available further along the main road. You could easily extend the walk into the Rhinogydd or perhaps descend to Ganllwyd from the col (which at that point is the shortest
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This is a 7km route from the WHR station at Waunfawr, along quiet country lanes and tracks, to the newly renovated halt at Tryfan Junction and back to the start. It’s also ideally suited for an easy mountain bike in sections or even on horseback. You’ll probably see more horses than people. Part of the
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This little route connects the Welsh Highland stations at Caernarfon, Bontnewydd and Tryfan Junction along easy country tracks. You can divert at Tryfan Junction to follow the Bryngwyn Line track into the hills (coming soon) or continue to the WHR station, and pub, at Waunfawr. This route is suitable for walking, running or cycling. Some
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Sometimes, you just need a long mid level walk without actually climbing any summits. Maybe you’re not equipped for snow or it’s forecasting thunder. Or just to get some distance in on the legs. Here’s a 23km route around Yr Aran near Yr Wyddfa that does just that. Of course, you can easily tag the
From the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, you can walk easily and quickly and find yourself rapidly in the surrounding countryside. This easy walk or trail run can be started from the RSC theatre or from the Greenway Cycletrack carpark, with more information on that here – Stratford Greenway. The Route 1 – Starting off at the
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A longer ramble from Wepre Country park in Connah’s Quay. This walk takes you past Ewloe Castle. The Route Click here to view the full description and download a route guide.
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This is a short ramble from Wepre Park at Connah’s Quay in Flintshire that takes you as far as Ewloe Castle before returning. The Route Click here to view the full description and download a route guide.
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This is a very easy ramble above the sandy cove of Porth Oer (sometimes called Whistling Sands, though we stick to what’s labelled on the OS map). Great for getting a leg stretch in while at the beach and keep everyone happy. The Route Click here to view the full description and download a printable
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An easy walk in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park that starts from the Trawsfynydd Nuclear Power Station (yes, they built that thing inside the park!) with the main objective of the day being the Roman site at Tomen y Mur. Not only that, but the views aren’t too bad either! The Route Click
The Shropshire hills are a convenient get away if you want a hilly walk but the mountains of Snowdonia and the Lakes are too far to travel for the weekend. The Route Click here to view the full description and download route leaflets.
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A steady walk up Mynydd y Twr, Holyhead Mountain that has some pretty rough and steep sections on the descent (if in doubt, return the same way). The Route The route starts off at the lower South Stack Car park, where parking is free but limited (it gets busy quickly!). This is located at SH210
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If you’re just getting into trail and fell running, you may want to get off path without all that ascent. This easy route starts at over 350m at the Bwlch y Groes car park before a steady ascent takes you through the quarries to the summit of Cefn Du at 441m. The return path is
An easy walk along the coastal path along spectacular scenery with very little ascent and a pub near the end! Make sure you’ve got an up to date map with the coastal path clearly marked! My map was a few years old, and this was good prep for walking the entire path in a few
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A walk or trail run across this distinct landscape of tiny fields and quarries. The route passes close to the summit of Moel Tryfan, which at only 427m high and only an exrtra 100m or so on this walk would be criminal to exclude from the walk. There’s an interesting tor on the summit and
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Setting off from a layby near Mynydd Llandygai, the walk takes you through the forests on the flanks of Moel Lleuci (aka Moel y Ci or Moelyci). Returning via farmland paths, the main feature is the views over the Fenai and Bangor towards Ynys Mon (Anglesey). This can be extended by joining up with the
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An easy walk, or off path run from Caernarfon WHR station. As I’m training for a trail half, any opportunity to get off road is welcome. Apologies for the images as it seems my mobile is useless at taking images in these conditions. The Route Starting from the WHR station in Caernarfon, you follow the
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This is the route of the full run for the Slateman, though you need to be aware that there’s no official access past the powerstation (thanks! Dig a bloody great big hole in our mountain, drain our lake, spew out more slate waste than the quarries and don’t let us run around the lake.). This
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The valley of Cwm Penmnen lies to the south of Dolwyddelan and is steep sided and afforested. Through this valley, the Romans chose to build the famous Sarn Helen, which can still be followed over the moors towards Ffestiniog. Most of this route can be mountain biked and the final section of footpath avoided by
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The Lon Goed is a pleasant walk or run in the Dwyfor countryside. The wooded lane was built initially to transport lime to the inland farms, but is now both tarmac and traffic free for most of the distance. Unfortunately, it’s only a footpath as opposed to a bridleway, but would be an excellent trip
A nice steady route from Barmouth that ensures you get a superb view over both the Mawddach Estuary and across it to Cadair Idris. If you want a walk from Barmouth that’s not too challenging, yet provides a lot for the effort, then the Panorama walk does just that. Starting off from the Station, you’re
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Another of the Slate Trail walks near Corris. This one is in Cwm Ratgoed with the hills of Maesglase high above. Difficulties: Activity Type: Walks Trail or Fell Runs —-Easy Walk Submitted by: daveroberts The Route is a short route along Cwm Ratgoed a few kilometres north of Corris in South Snowdonia. The link to
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