Walking, trail running and cycling routes in Snowdonia, Wales and Great Britain
Although it forms part of the Mournes AONB, Slieve Croob differs from its Mourne cousins by its relative isolation. It is also a much less popular destination for hikers and will appeal to those who enjoy a walk with only sheep for company. It is the highest point in the Dromara Hills at 534m and …
This is a short walk up to Walla Crag near Keswick in the Lake District. Despite being only 379 metres in height, and technically a viewpoint rather than a hill (as it lacks any prominence – only 24 metres) it is nevertheless one of Wainwright’s Central Fells. It’s well known that Wainwright wasn’t tied down …
Enjoy far-reaching clifftop views over the Bristol Channel and inland across the rich pasture land of the Vale of Glamorgan. Golden limestone cliffs, quiet wooded valleys, and expansive tidal beaches offer plenty of variety in landscape. Look out for Peregrine Falcons swooping past, Kestrels and Skylarks hovering overhead, and Choughs feeding on the grazed grassy …
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Towering above a ring of low, rugged hills known collectively as The Ring of Gullion, County Armagh’s highest peak Slieve Gullion (573m) commands a prominent position at the centre of the Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This unique landscape was the first ring dyke in the world to be geologically mapped. …
At 355m, Buttermere’s Rannerdale Knotts is one of the lowest fells in the Lake District. However, the craggy summit and spectacular views of nearby lakes gives this little mountain a lot of character. Starting next to the shores of Crummock Water, this straight-forward route runs through the historic Valley of Bluebells before climbing a fairly …
This exhilarating walk affords many superb views of the Mournes with both summits offering wonderful panoramas encompassing most of the higher peaks and extending far into the surrounding countryside. Percy Bysshe and Cove caves are both accessible. Although Cove is the more challenging of the pair, it has an exit route which would appeal to …
This is a superb walk but is fairly taxing on the legs with 1,200m of elevation gain. That said, it is often overlooked by visitors to Buttermere so it tends to be quieter than the other big routes in the area, such as the High Stile ridge. The climb to Rannderdale Knotts is a stiff …
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Nine Standards Rigg is not the most fashionable fell on this list but the line of cairns atop its summit are intriguing enough to add it to the list of the Best Walks in the Yorkshire Dales. Strictly speaking, Nine Standards Rigg is the summit of Hartley Fell and is located all of 700m outside …
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This walk is a gentle stroll around Llyn Dinas, one of the most beautiful and accessible small lakes of Eryri. If you want a longer walk, then you can follow the Lon Gwynant from Beddgelert instead, and perhaps extend the walk to visit Llyn Gwynant too. There’s a wonderful cafe in Nant Gwynant – Caffi …
There are few valleys in the Lake District that offer easy walking as scenic as Great Langdale, and its compact sibling; Little Langdale. This circular walk brings in the best lower level walking offered by both Great and Little Langdales. One feature of this walk is the visibility of the Langdale Pikes, which seem to …
The Lawley is a beautiful hill that lies North East of the more trodden and popular Long Mynd range in the Shropshire Hills AONB (Area of Outstaning Natural Beauty). Its sleek and beautiful crested shape can be fully appreciated from its neighbouring hill Caer Caradoc, a smooth spined and long peak that although fairly small, …
The small village of Buttermere, sandwiched between the famed lakes of Crummock Water and Buttermere (lake), has an irresistible quality that has drawn visitors since the beginning of tourism in the Lake District.. The lake and village are surrounded by fine fells, notably the craggy and dramatic High Stile range to the south-west, and Fleetwith …
While tiny in comparison to nearly all of the Lakeland fells, Castle Crag is far too good to overlook. It is the epitome of a  ‘Wainwright’ – a fell chosen not by metrics but by the enjoyment it gives to the walker. The ‘mountain’ is so small in fact that it is one of only …
While tiny in comparison to many of the Lakeland fells, Castle Crag is far too good to overlook. It is a prime example of a ‘Wainwright’ – a fell chosen not by metrics but by the enjoyment it gives to the walker. The ‘mountain’ is so small in fact that it is one of only …
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No Yorkshire Dales list would be worth its salt without including one of the most famous and popular walks in the country, the Yorkshire Three Peaks. Traditionally done as a challenge walk (the aim is to complete the 40km distance in under 12 hours), the three peaks route traverses three of the Dales’ best hills …
This walk includes a visit to two hill forts, Cissbury Ring and Chanctonbury Ring, providing much interest for the history buff. For everyone else, there are views aplenty as the route follows ancient ridgeways and like most walks in the national park, the South Downs Way. From Finbury, the route climbs quickly up to our …
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This walk up Beachy Head starts from just outside Eastbourne, and follows the South Downs Way for most of the section towards Birling Gap before heading inland to the village of East Dean and a return to the start. In the near future, this will also be part of the official England Coast Path, which …
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The Sussex Heritage Coast is located at the eastern end of the South Downs National Park and is primarily known for the landmarks of the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head. This stunning section of coastline is also the final section of the South Downs Way and will be one of the jewels of the England …
At over 1.5km long, the Devil’s Dyke is the longest, deepest and widest dry valley in the UK. In the Iron Age there was a hill fort here, taking advantage of the naturally defendible position. In the Victorian Era, it was even more popular, being served by its own railway line as far as Devil’s …
At 248 metres high, Ditchling Beacon is the highest point in East Sussex and the third highest in the South Downs National Park after Black Down and Butser Hill. Located just to the north of Brighton, its popular with locals and not surprisingly, it is a busy hill to visit. Ditchling Beacon used to be …
Like all of the Sutherland mountains, Foinaven rises from low lying flat and boggy terrain and although it is not quite a Munro, it certainly feels like one. This route visits its two highest summits, Ceann Garbh and Ganu Mor, a Corbett Top and Corbett respectively. You can easily add on the summit of A’Che’ir …
The town of Settle forms the start of this walk along the Ribble valley and Attermire scar, which is dotted with interest along its entire length. It’s a great place to escape the crowds of the neighbouring Gordale and Malham. There are a handful of waterfalls along the length of this walk, all of which …
Catbells is the perfect introduction to the Lake District. The route is simple to navigate and after a short climb to the summit, walkers are rewarded with wonderful panoramic views of Derwent Water and the Northern Fells. The walk is very popular and there aren’t many occasions to avoid the crowds. Parking is limited but …
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The Wrekin is situated on the eatern side of Shropshire along the border to Telford & Wrekin, although a small hill at just 407m it is popular with locals, walkers and tourists due to its prominance on the landscape. On top of the hill stands the Wrekin transmitting station topped by a flashing beacon that …
