Trefor is a small village, hidden away from the main road and conveniently on the Wales Coast Path. This is an easy circular walk that provdes a cameo for the walks further down the peninsula, with spectacular cliffs and views all the way along Trwn-y-tal. 1 The walk starts at the free car park at […]
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This Llyn Peninsula section of the Wales Coast Path from Porth Oer (Whistling Sands) to Aberdaron is the highlight of this section of the long distance path. A wonderful coastal walk awaits all the way to the end of the Llyn Peninsula and Mynydd Mawr, before turning left for Aberdaron. While this leg is relatively
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The Wales Coastal Path from Clynnog to Porthdinllaen is a real mixed bag, in a good way. It starts off on the main road, albeit on a decent cycletrack beside it, before ascending relentlessly to around 400m and descending just as rapidly back to sea level. There’s some coastal woodland along Porth y Nant and
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Y Fal, aka Sugar Loaf, doesn’t quite make the cut as a mountain as at 596 m high it misses out by just 4m. Yet despite this, it’s still a formidable viewpoint. Both of which mean it’s also insanely busy on a Sunday afternoon. Don’t let that put you off, as there’s plenty of room
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This is a moderate circular walk or trail run around the village of Waunfawr on the edges of Snowdonia, starting and finishing from the WHR station Snowdonia Parc Inn pub. 1 From the Pub/station follow the main road for 100m or so before turning right up the minor road. After a few 100m, take the
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An easy ramble that loops around Capel Curig, or a decent but short trail run, that takes in some wonderful views.. The highlights of this walk has to be the views towards the Snowdon Horseshoe both from the moorland above Capel and across Llynnoedd Mymbyr. The Route Click here to view the full description and
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This is a shorter version of the Llyn Crafnant and Geirionnydd Walk from Capel Curig that takes a short cut by crossing the high land between the two lakes directly. You can easily add Llyn Crafnant to the walk, adding a few more kms to the route. We think makes an excellent trail run, with
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This section of the Wales Coast Path from Llandudno to Llanfairfechan can hardly be called wild, but at least has plenty of seaside interest to keep you going. With the mediaeval walled town of Conwy and a few good pubs en route, this is one leg that you should take your time over. It may well
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This straightforward circuit along some quieter tops in the Carneddau makes a good choice for when the higher tops are shrouded in cloud, or you’re short of time. It starts in Rachub and takes in the summits of Gyrn Wigau and Drosgl before returning to Bethesda on a good track. You can optionally ascend Moel
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The Carneddau boast so many valleys and ridges, that even whwn you think you’ve done it all there’s always some corner left to explore. We were impressed with the epic nature of Cwm Caseg when we explored Yr Elen’s NE Ridge, and vowed to find any excuse to return. It’s a long walk in, not
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Mynydd Hiraethog in North East Wales is a relatively unknown area of upland, lower in height than Snowdonia beyond and not as rich in walking as the Clwydian range to the east. Mynydd Hiraethog still makes for some decent half day walks in the forests, as well as trail running and easy grade mountain biking
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The Two Lakes Trail in Mynydd Hiraethog takes you first around Alwen Reservoir (not to be confused with nearby Llyn Alwen!) before taking on the walk around Llyn Brenig. While the route looks reasonably flat, over the 21km it covers the ascent builds up to a not insignificant 400m or so. Those looking to just
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Mynydd Sygyn is a perennial favourite easy walk for us at Mud and Routes. This is yet another variation on a theme, this time following the Fisherman’s Path from Beddgelert to Nantmor before heading up Cwm Bychan. This mid level valley is one of the gems of Snowdonia, with the views at the high point
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Dave Chick, from All the Gear, No Idea, shares his scrambling route up Striding Edge and Swirral Edge to the summit of Helvellyn. This one of the UK’s classic scrambling routes and the best scrambling route in the English Lake District that’s an essential on every mountaineer’s CV. Along with the CMD Arete and Crib
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Dave Chick, from All the Gear, No Idea, shares his route along the Helvellyn ridge with this walk from Glenridding. This walk in the Eastern Fells of the English Lake District is a challenging route over proper fells, seven of them! Starting with Raise and finishing with St Sunday Crag, with Helvellyn in-between, it’s a
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Carnedd Llewelyn can be ascended via Cwm Llugwy with a pathless descent that makes an ideal emergency descent if you need to cut your day short. It’s the shortest walk to the top of Carnedd Llewelyn and you could easily walk up and down via Cwm Llugwy if you don’t fancy the off path descent. This
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This is a pleasant walk along the shore of Llyn Crafnant, climbing high to a viewpoint above the Llyn on the shoulder of Mynydd Deulyn and returning back via easy forestry tracks. More information, and a printable ma, is useful used in conjunction with a proper OS Map can be downloaded from the Natural Resource Wales
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The Walk up Scafell Pike From Waswater in the Lake District climbs England’s highest mountain via the direct spur of Brown Tongue. While it may be the most popular and straightforward route up Scafell Pike, that doesn’t make it an easy walk up Scafell Pike. It’s also the usual 3 peaks route up Scafell pike.
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The Corridor Route is a much more interesting route than the standard Scafell Pike from Wasdale, but with a couple of nice scrambly sections! While it’s usually walked via Styhead Tarn, from Borrowdale, this provides an equally dramatic setting as you pass under the slopes of Great Gable. Scafell Pike via the Corridor Route from
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Moel Y Gest is a small, but mighty hill. It stands alone, Porthmadog’s very own little hill, but don’t underestimate it! It can be steep to ascend the walk up Moel Y Gest and the summit involves a few stretches of easy scrambling that just adds to the fun in our opinion! 1 Start at
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A long and enduring hike in the Peak District, ascending Bleaklow via Wildboar Clough before circling back and following the main Pennine Way trail to Black Hill. Due to the waterfalls on Wildboar Clough, and the terrain on the top of Bleaklow and Black Hill, this is a walk best done after a dry spell.
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This is a moderate walk along the Wales Coastal Path from Llandudno around the spectacular Great Orme. It is surfaced all the way around, and other than a few steep sections, should be suitable for pushchairs, just be warned that it’s 9km all around. There are benches at regular intervals around the whole walk, as
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Llyn Crafnant is a picturesque lake in the foothills of the Carneddau. This way marked walking route by Natural Resources Wales, takes you from Llyn Crafnant over to the equally scenic Llyn Geirionnydd. More information, and a printable ma, is useful used in conjunction with a proper OS Map can be downloaded from the Natural Resource
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Starting between Garreg Ddu and Caban Coch Reservoirs, this is a walk along the eastern side of the latter. The map outlines a suggested alternative return route. The Route Click here to view the full description and download a printable route guide and map. © Copyright Andrew Hill and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence
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