The route from the end of the Trassey Track along the ridge defined by the Mourne Wall to Slieve Commedagh encompasses some of the most spectacular Mourne scenery, passing over Slievenaglogh (586m) and Slieve Corragh (640m) before reaching Commedagh (767m). The return route descends down the grassy northern slopes of Commedagh and Shan Slieve before […]
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This circular walk from Llanfairfechan takes in Tal y Fan as well as it’s lower neighbour, Foel Lwyd. It then returns via the North Wales Path along a good track with fine views and historic interest in the form of stone circles. Llanfairfechan is an ideal starting location for the Northern Carneddau. While Aber is
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The Shropshire hills sit in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). There are 50 designated tops as well as additional surrounding one that sit in a beautiful landscape of rolling hills, river valleys, farmland and quaint villages. Knolls (457m) sits on the southern tip of the heath and moorland plateau that makes up The
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At 656m, Chimney Rock Mountain comes in at No 9 in the top ten Mourne peaks by height. Its altitude and its proximity to Slieve Donard should ensure its popularity with walkers, but, paradoxically, it is one of the quieter Mourne locations with a footfall that pales into insignificance when compared to its near neighbour.
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The walk begins with a gentle climb up Ott Track to meet the Mourne Wall which crosses the peaks of Slieves Loughshannagh (612m), Meelbeg (708m) and Meelmore (687m). From Meelmore, the walk continues to the rocky ridge known as Spellack (470m) and from there makes a steep descent to meet the Mourne Way and return
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This is a superb walk in some of the quietest and least explored parts of the Mournes. Outstanding views greet the walker at every turn, the highlight being the summit of Eagle Mountain, from which it is possible to view most of the peaks in the Mourne range. Indeed it is hard to think of
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This is a popular route because of its accessibility, handy car parking, good ground conditions and the wonderful views it offers, particularly from Cloghmore and Slieve Martin’s summit. The ascent is quite steep, but the journey to the 485m summit is short and there is little chance of taking a wrong turn. The walk would
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At 1309m, Ben Macdui is the second highest mountain in Britain. This route is not the shortest but gives a full day’s circular walk and takes in Loch Avon and Loch Etchacan before returning via Coire an Lochain. Walk up Ben Macdui via Loch Avon & Loch Etchacan 1 Start at the ski area car
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As a Munro, Sgor Gaoith is often done as a straight up and down from Glen Feshie but this route takes in three of the neighbouring tops and provides a more interesting walk over what is generally easy ground. Walk up Sgor Gaoith Route Description 1 From Feshiebridge, take the minor road signposted Achlean. Pass
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The Northern Carneddau are a wide expanse of high rounded hills, peppered here and there with improbable piles of rocks. This walk from Rachub, or Abergwyngregyn, takes in a number of the lower summits in this range with a highest altitude of 580m on Moel Wnion. That makes it perfect for winter hill walkers who
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This route details the section of the North Downs National Trail between Merstham and Betchworth in the Surrey Hills, taking in the views from Reigate Hill. North Downs Way from Merstham to Betchworth via Reigate Hill Route Description 1. The start of this section of the North Downs Way (NDW) begins at Merstham railway station,
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This walk in the western Mournes covers five peaks with several strenuous sections. None of the peaks are higher than 560m, but the variety of summit topography, the outstanding views and the diversity of the intervening landscapes make for an interesting hike. The western Mournes are much quieter and less visited than their eastern counterparts.
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This looped walk to Rocky Mountain (525m) via Hare’s Castle (430m) in the Mournes begins with a stroll up a forest road beside the attractive Annalong River before gaining height to arrive at Hare’s Castle with its extensive views of the Annalong Valley. The summit of Rocky Mountain is then approached by its north-western slopes
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This Walk up Cratlieve is a varied walk using country roads, footpaths, farm tracks and mountain sheep tracks. The Dromara Hills are one of the hidden gems of the Ulster countryside, offering some of the country’s best views of the Mourne Mountains. It’s a landscape where rugged hills rub shoulders with fertile farmland and desolate
This is a strenuous walk climbing to the summits of Slieve Muck (673m), Slievenaglogh (445m) and Doan (593m). It also involves crossing two small rivers, the reward being a visit to an attractive waterfall on the Shannagh River. Some of the walk covers very tough, unpredictable terrain. However, the views make the walk worthwhile. The
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The Roaches are one of the last bastions of gritstone in the southern Peak District and are highly regarded by hikers and climbers alike. Its name is derived from the French word ‘roches’, or ‘rocks’. The dramatic outcrop forms a significant part of this wonderful circuit (or figure-8, depending on your choice of return) which
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Mam Tor and the Great Ridge is perhaps the single most popular walk in the Peak District and rates highly nationally, sneaking into the top ten of the UK’s 100 favourite walks. It’s a fantastic circuit, taking in the modest height of Mam Tor and the undulating Great Ridge. Mam Tor means ‘mother hill’, so-called
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Set at the far western edge of the Gower Peninsula – Britain’s first designated Area of Outstanding Beauty, Rhossili Bay is a three mile expanse of golden sand backed by dunes and high downs bejewelled with ancient historic sites and tales of Vikings. This figure-of-eight route first follows the shore of the bay itself to
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Tal y Fan is the northernmost mountain in Wales, and one of the awkward outliers of the North Carneddau. Even so, it’s well worth spending a good half day taking in this compact mountain for the views and the pleasant walking on some of the good tracks on its slopes. The summit is a particularly
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This is a moderately strenuous walk to Slieve Commedagh, which, at 767m, is the second highest peak in the Mournes. The walk returns via Shan Slieve (671m) and Slievenamaddy (450m) which along with Slievenabrock and Slieve Corragh make up the Commedagh massif. The approach via the Glen River can be busy at weekends as it
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Until recently, the peaks of the Western Beacons, also known as the Carmarthenshire Fans, or locally as the Black Mountain/Mynydd Du (not to be confused with the Black Mountains in the East of the Brecon Beacons National Park), were way off the beaten track, known only to the few solace seeking walkers who enjoyed having
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There are a number of walks into the Carneddau from Bethesda, but the route up Braich Ty Du is rarely mentioned. It’s a wild and largely pathless walk up Pen yr Ole Wen’s broad northish ridge that lacks the grandeur of the Cwm Llafar and Caseg approaches, but nevertheless makes an alternative circular route in
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There are several routes into the Carneddau from Aber, and this one up Llwytmor and Foel Fras via Cwm Coch is one of our favourites. It takes in the Aber Falls as well as the wild Cwm Coch before a thankless slog takes you towards the higher ground. Once up there, the going is reasonably
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There are three valleys to the west of the Carneddau. The northernmost isn’t named on the OS maps, we know it as Cwm Ffrydlas, but the other two are much larger. Cwm Llafar cuts deep in between the two highest peaks of Carnedd Llywelyn and Dafydd, ending in the steep back wall known as yr
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