Moel Siabod is, more commonly, ascended from Capel Curig though there is a perfectly good route from this side of the hill. Not only does it ascend the Daear Ddu ridge, but it extends the route across some less often visited terrain and turns what is usually only a short day into something a little […]
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The peak of Moel Hebog dominates the village of Beddgelert. This is the classic walking route up Moel Hebog from Beddgelert, with an interesting return over the smaller outlying summits of Moel yr Ogof where Owain Glyndwr is said to have hidden from the English, and Moel Lefn. It’s topped off by a return through the forest
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We interview Alex Kendall, author and creator of The Snowdonia Way Guidebook, a long-distance trail route through Snowdonia from Machynlleth to Conwy. The guidebook to walking the Snowdonia Way in Wales, published by Cicerone, is a long-distance route through Snowdonia National Park from Machynlleth to Conwy. All 156 km (6 to 8 stages) of the
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How can you get your kids out walking, and make sure they come back for more? With the impending bank holiday, you may have been talked into taking a newbie up into the hills or fancy trying to get the kids out there. Here are some tips that might just help…. Be Realistic Choose a walk
How to get Beginners and Kids Hill Walking – and enjoying every moment! Read More »
Winter is still with us yet, and there’s only one way to make those winter lunches tolerable. Piping hot soup. Now if I claim that the only soup for this is tomato, and Heinz Cream of Tomato from a tin at that, I’m sure I’ll get people’s hackles up. I’m not about to do that
Super Hill Foods 9 – Flask of Soup Read More »
Howies Broad Haven Rucksack Review After gear testing over the summer months, Tryfan Williams brings us his Howies Broad Haven Rucksack review The Howies Broad Haven rucksack is a mid sized pack that boasts a multitude of features, it screams commute pack, but it seemed versatile enough for me to venture out with it on day walks to the
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Bridgedale Trekker celebrates it’s 21st birthday Showing that a great product really can stand the test of time, the Bridgedale Trekker celebrates it’s 21st birthday. The sock of choice for thousands of walkers, a bestseller in it’s field, and no wonder being a product by that well known and well established outdoor gear manufacturer based in Newtownonwards
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Tips for packing your car for a walk If you’re anything like me you chuck your boots, back-pack and bag of jelly babies into the boot and #GetOutside asap! But if you’re out there walking on a regular basis you might want to get a bit more pro about your efforts. Following these simple tips for packing your car
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Some of you may be aware that the BMC have recently announced, out of the blue (to me anyway!) that they’re changing the name to Climb Britain. The background to this decision is given in this post – Climb Britain: Update from the BMC As a result, I sent an open email to them to express
Is Climb Britain the BMC’s New Coke Moment? Read More »
With the looming bonanza of bank holidays, whether you’re lucky/unlucky enough to have them, you’ll no doubt be hoping to get out to the hills. If you want to share the experience with a crocodile of others then just get to Pen Y Pass by around 7 am and join them on the PYG. If
Snowdonia Quiet Walks to avoid the crowds on the bank holiday weekend Read More »
The North Face Vault 28 Litre Padded Daypack Review Nia Jenkins has been out and about on day walks, cycles to work and climbing sessions and brings us the North Face Vault 28 Litre Padded Daypack Review. Lighweight, durable and incredibly comfortable, this versatile daypack has got you covered for a busy day at school,
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On a recent walk, one of my walking buddies brought out some rather unusual bread. It turned out not to be bread in the traditional sense, but an Irish recipe for Porridge Bread. It’s one of the easiest recipes to make, doesn’t need any weighing and cooks without any problems. I can usually get it
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Why not Get Outside in North Wales in 2016 year of adventure. With the largest selection of outdoor activities* from the leading website for getting outside in North Wales, not just Snowdonia, we show you why we’re the website to go to for all outdoor activities in North Wales. In fact, there’s so many of
Best Outdoor Activities in North Wales – On Dry Land Read More »
We love Yr Wyddfa, or Snowdon, and we think it’s the epitome of what a UK mountain is all about. We know it’s not Everest, or Mt Blanc, but for the UK, it really is what typifies our mountains as well as the whole mountain going experience. Ridges and Paths. There are so many routes
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It has been suggested this week by the Snowdon Partnership that visitors to the area pay their way with a voluntary contribution towards the maintenance of Snowdon. Is this tantamount to taxing the mountain tops, or a responsible approach to funding the continued problem of footpath erosion? Dave Roberts has a go at figuring it
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This is a short route, but takes you to the highest point in the Elenydd, Drygarn Fawr at 641m in height. The going isn’t easy, with some off path navigation and peat bogs to negotiate. At least there are a few huge cairns on the summit that make it easier to find in mist. In
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Walking the Coast is a national obsession, from the Wales Coastal Path to the planned England Coastal Path, we’re attracted to it like seagulls to a three year old’s 99 with red sauce. But coastal walking’s not all beaches and cafes. In fact, we think coastal walking is much tougher than most people think and here’s
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What is Geocaching? If you are looking for a way to combine treasure hunting with orienteering and bring them both into the 21st century, then geocaching might be just what you are after. Geocaching involves hiding a cache somewhere, usually consisting of a waterproof container, a log book and a pen, and then listing their
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If you want the ultimate winter challenge then get out and build a snow hole this winter… You’ll need.. Snow. One shovel (or the more the merrier) Survival bag (you many need to place this on the floor in order to pull snow away from the hole?) Plenty of time! Find a drift of snow
Winter Skills Snow Cave! Read More »
Interested in walking the Llŷn Peninsula? Why not take advantage of the Llŷn Coastal Bus for the ridiculously cheap price of £1?! The Llŷn Coastal Bus is a two year project which not only regularly runs between Nefyn, Aberdaron and Abersoch on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. But also offers flexible pick ups closer to
Mud and Routes have just re-published the definitive hill list for Wales. Actually, it’s probably the only hill list that’s specifically a list of all 118 Welsh Mountain Summits – The WASHIS –Welsh And Six Hundred In Stature. These are all the mountains with enough of a drop all around in order to define them as
Why It should be the Welsh 12 Peaks, not 15 Read More »
Montane are well known as manufacturers of some of the best lightweight high activity kit available, being among the first choice for anyone from mountain marathoners to the ‘gram weenie’ backpackers. While their wind-proofs are an essential bit of our ultralight backpacking kit, as well as trail running, the Montane Allez Micro Hoodie was eagerly anticipated.
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You may recall our first look at the Compass Caddy a few weeks ago, so here’s an update on what’s in it for you if you support this innovative new bit of kit via Kickstarter. £1 – Gets you good karma, and your name on the website. £14 (or £12 if you get in early) for
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We told you first about the Compass Caddy, and we’ve finally got out onto the mountains of Snowdonia (on the Marchllyn Circuit, if anyone’s interested) to test one of the first prototypes. As it’s been printed on a 3D printer, which is pretty cool in itself, we’re not reviewing this fully just yet as the build quality
Compass Caddy First Look Read More »
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