Despite not having the towering crags of its 3,000ft brothers, Skiddaw makes up for this deficiency by being fantastically and consistently steep, rising from the valley floor to a height of over 900m in 3 short kilometres. That makes for an approximate gradient of 30% – steep indeed. While most may end up climbing Skiddaw […]
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The mountain of Moel Cynghorion is often ignored in favour of the Ranger Track up Snowdon, or the popular Moel Eilio Circuit. While it makes a fine add on to those walks, it’s also a fine half day out in its own right. It’s a steady walk with fine views towards Yr Wyddfa and Moel
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This is a 22km circular hill walk into the Berwyn Hills from Llandrillo across the main summits of Cadair Berwyn and Moel Sych and descending down the Milltir Gerrig Ridge and Cwm Pennant. The Berwyn hills are neither in Snowdonia, or as of yet part of the Clwydian AONB. They are ignored and unprotected, yet
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Make no mistake that The Mountain track up Ben Nevis , the highest mountain in Scotland and the United Kingdom is going to be a hard walk. No wonder that they renamed the Tourist Path as the Mountain Path, as people were unaware of it’s difficulty. Nevermind that the path sets off up to the
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The Snowdon Ranger path is one of the quieter approaches to the summit of Snowdon which takes it’s name from the Snowdon Ranger YH, or rather from when it was a hotel which specialised in providing guides for the walk up Snowdon. Starting from the shores of Llyn Cwellyn (and newly christened Lwybr Cwellyn to
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At 843m, The Merrick is the highest mountain in the Southern Uplands of Scotland and as such it is popular, particularly during public holidays. It sits amongst the rolling hills of Galloway and enjoys excellent views to the northern Lake District fells, the Isle of Man and the coast of Northern Ireland. Walk up The
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Cadair Berwyn at 832 metres is the highest point in the Berwyn Mountains, a vast expanse of high ground and heather to the east of Snowdonia. The Berwyn Mountains don’t have the same status of protection as the Snowdonia National Park, though a token gesture has been made to include the northernmost summits of Moel
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This circular walk up Moel Famau and Foel Fenlli in the Clwydian Range, starts off high up at Bwlch Penbarras so you’re on the summit of Foel Fenlli in no time. Foel Fenlli is yet another example of a hill fort in the Clwydian Range along with Moel Arthur and the nearby Penycloddiau. The walk
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The northern end of the Berwyn Hills are part of the Clwydian and Dee Valley AONB, and the Liberty Hall Walk from Corwen takes you up onto Bryn Llys and to the old hunting lodge of Liberty Hall. Corwen is a small town which is known for it’s links to Owain Glyndwr who declared himself
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This North Wales walk from the Denbighshire village of Dyserth shows that there’s good walking to be had in the lower northern hills of the Clwydian Range. That’s hardly surprising considering that sections of this circular walk is along the Offa’s Dyke National Trail. The walk includes a walk to the Dyserth Waterfalls, a real
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An ascent of Cir Mhor (799m) on the Isle of Arran from Glen Sannox and return to Brodick via Glen Rosa. Cir Mhor From Glen Sannox Route Description From the ferry terminal, take the 324 (via north island) bus and ask for Glen Cottage at Sannox. Pass through the gate to the left of the
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Crib Goch is the hardest route up Snowdon and starts from Pen-y-Pass along the PYG Track. It’s an exposed grade 1 scramble that should only be attempted if you’re confident in your abilities. NOTE – Distance above is for one way only. You’ll need to double up if you descend the same way – but we don’t recommend
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The PYG track up Snowdon is both the shortest tracks up Snowdon, and the one that involves the least amount of ascent as it starts from pen y Pass Car park (LL55 4NY for sat nav!) and already nearly a good way of the way up. Despite this, the PYG track isn’t the easiest path up Snowdon
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This walk from the Loggerheads Country Park takes you along the Leete Path and the Afon Alyn to Cilcain before returning along the flanks of Frith Mountain (part of Moel Famau) to gain enough height for a view without being too strenuous. Most of the initial section along the Leet Path shares the route with
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A gentle countryside ramble in the Clwydian Range from Llanferres to Maeshafn in former lead mining country. There are a couple of pubs on the way with the Miner’s Arms in Maeshafn and the Druid Inn in Llanferres. It’s a straightforward circular walk with a good mix of woodland walking, countryside and gaining just enough
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This is a short walk in the Clwydain Range up Moel Gyw from Llanarmon-yn-ial. The walk follows the Offa’s Dyke National Trail for much of the route. The walk starts from the village, heading initially for the small picturesque lake at Llyn Gweryd. It then heads uphill to join the Offa’s Dyke National Trail which
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Suilven is one of the most instantly recognisable mountains in Britain. Although not even achieving Corbett status, its iconic profile draws thousands to it every year. There are two routes on to Suilven and this out and return route from Glencanisp is probably the most popular. Suilven is classified as one of the Grahams. Suilven
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INTRODUCTION At 1,296m, Braeriach is the third highest mountain in the British Isles after Ben Nevis and Ben Macdui. This circular route reaches the summit via the Lairig Ghru and returns via the northern corrie rims and Gleann Einich. ROUTE DESCRIPTION Park at the end of the track at Whitewell. This is reached by turning
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Blencathra is one of the great Lake District fells. For those approaching Keswick from the east, it is the mountain which really draws the eye. It’s an awe inspiring sight. It may be best known for Sharp Edge, the razor-thin ridge which inspires excitement and dread in equal parts. Not up to the challenge of
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Helvellyn and Striding Edge need little introduction – they are perhaps the most famed duo of the Lake District and one of the most spectacular routes in England. Helvellyn alone is a superb mountain but the approach along Striding Edge makes for a classic day out. Striding Edge is an exposed Grade 1 scramble and
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This is a walk to the summit of Moel Arthur hillfort in the heart of the Clwydian Hills and following the Offa’s Dyke path for a significant part of the route. The route takes a circuitous approach to the east in order to pick up the Offa’s Dyke National Trail that the walk follows to
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This walk up Moel Tan y Coed, also known as Velvet Hill – with neither name appearing on the OS mapping – starts from the Llangollen Railway. station at Berwyn and also includes the popular Horseshoe Falls. There’s also three pubs and a brewery on the route, so you’ll be fine if you get thirsty. The
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This walk to the Horseshoe Falls on the Afon Dyfrdwy (River Dee) starts from Berwyn, a station on the Llangollen Railway. The Horseshoe Falls, despite their popularity are actually a man-made feature bult by Thomas Telford in order to feed the Llangollen Canal. The nearby A5 was also built by Telford as the main London
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The Clwydian Hills around Llangollen are probably one of the best kept secrets in North Wales. While there are many easier walks around Llangollen, the Llangollen Round is the ultimate circular route that explores the entire skyline. It was devised as a challenge walk to raise money for Cancer Research with more information on joining
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