While Snowdonia has a glut of fell running routes (get on a hill and start running!) this makes finding a trail running challenge a bit more difficult. By that, we mean something where you can get decent distance under your belt without having to cover the equivalent in ascent! The Uwchgwyrfai Common, on the edge […]
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The National Trust owns many of the more popular walking areas in Snowdonia. Here are some of the best National Trust Walks in Snowdonia on Mud and Routes. Remember to put a few quid in the collection boxes that have recently appeared in order to help footpath maintenance. A large section of the Carneddau, from
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This short walk takes you through Cwmorthin and up to expolore the quarry at Bwlch Rhosydd and makes an ideal half day walk or even a trail/fell run. You can also walk to the far end of Cwmorthin for an easier option. Remember that the distance below is just ONE WAY! While it has been
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This is the classic circular route up the main peaks of the Carneddau from Llyn Ogwen, namely Carnedd Dafydd and Carnedd Llywelyn, and makes for a challenging day out. This scramble is much better than the usual scramble direct from Ogwen, which we’ve included at the end of this route for those contemplating that ascent
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The Moelwynion provide some wild walks without really venturing too far and this route up Moelwyn Bach and Moelwyn Mawr from Tanygrisiau is no exception. However, under anything but perfect conditions, they can be highly challenging to navigate and keep your feet dry. While they’ve been scarred by man’s activities, this is both unsightly and fascinating
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The Cambrian Way, had it not been scuppered along with the Cambrian Mountains National Park for rather dodgy reasons (see the link here – http://cambrian-mountains.co.uk/?page_id=326), would surely challenge the Pennine Way for the UK’s premier mountain walk and would win on all counts bar seniority. That said, it languishes in utter obscurity, a missed opportunity
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This is the first section from Barmouth to Tal-y-bont railway stations of the Ardudwy Way which is a little known multiday path that crosses the western side of the Rhinogydd from Barmouth in the south to Llandecwyn in the north. We completed this as part of a multiday walk from Machynlleth to Llanbedr. The Route 1
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The views from Dinas Oleu above Abermaw (Barmouth) across the Mawddach are stunning and well worth hauling yourself upon this short walk. The full details of this route are available from the National Trust website, and explores the first land that was donated to the National Trust.
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This is an easy, largely waymarked trail in the Woodland Trust Coed Nant Gwernol property. You can also join this route from the Nant Gwernol station on the Tal-Llyn Railway. 1 Start off from the centre of the village car park along the country lane that, if you’re facing the road towards Tal-y-Llyn, is to
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We decided that as we have plenty of articles on what to do in Snowdonia, some people need to know what they really shouldn’t be doing in Snowdonia or any other National Park, for that matter! However, it’s probably a waste of time writing it on here as if you’re on Mud and Routes we’re assuming
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Cwm Pennant is a little known valley firmly on the unfashionable side of Snowdonia. This is a cracking little walk from Cwm Pennant, up to Cwm Trwsgl and a little explore of the quarries. There’s usually a decent view, but it was a tad cloudy today! You’ll need to pay at the farm (Beudy newydd,
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Sometimes you may see a scene in a film and think, “That looks familiar!” More often than not, it probably is. Here’s a number of locations for famous films in Snowdonia and a walk from the database so you can explore it yourself. 1 – Carry on up the Khyber – This was filmed on
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Craig Cwm Silyn may be the Nantlle Ridge’s summit, but for those doing the full traverse, this is just the last bit that needs completing before the final descent down Mynydd Graig Goch. Ascended via Cwm Silyn, it provides an airy clifftop approach that those rushing on over the summit plateau will miss. And at
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The Snowdon Horseshoe in Snowdonia is one of the best mountain days in Britain, without a shadow of a doubt. Here’s the Mud and Routes guide to the Snowdon Horseshoe walk, or scramble – take your pick! As usual, when we say we’ve got a guide, we include a map with a downloadable GPX file.
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Here’s a list of some of the most Iconic Mountains in Wales as we at Mud and Routes celebrate Gwyl Sant Ddewi – or St David’s Day to the rest of you. If you disagree, and think we’ve missed your favourite mountain out – then add your comments below or joint the debate via social
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This short route is ideal if you’ve got an hour or so to spare, or want a reasonably easy trail run with less than 100m ascent. The route starts from Y Fron, which is no more than a collection of houses with a stupendous views even before starting! This route wasn’t expected to deliver much,
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This easy moderate walk by the Llanfrothen and Croesor Community Council in central Snowdonia, starts off from Croesor and descends to sea level through the scenic valley before climbing the 200m back up to Croesor, where the views of Cnicht and Moelwyn Mawr dominate the view. A full description of the route and a printable leaflet,
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This easy moderate walk by the Llanfrothen and Croesor Community Council in central Snowdonia, starts from Garreg and explores the nearby woodlands and countryside before topping out on an old toll road and toll house at Ogof Llechwyn. An easy descent through farmlands, each name with it’s own history, and you’re back at the start and with any
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In this easy walk by the Llanfrothen and Croesor Community Council in central Snowdonia, walk by the home of Clough Williams-Elis, the architect of Portmeirion; Plas Brondanw and to the tower that was was a wedding gift to Clough William-Elis. The views from here towards Snowdon and the Moelwynion are stupendous. A full description of the
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Here’s a realistic challenge that won’t leave you feeling like you’ve fallen down three flights of stairs for the following week. Coast to coast challenges have a special appeal to them, as do the highest points. Combine them and you’ve got the Snowdon Coast to Coast from Caernarfon to Penrhyndeudraeth (or continue onwards to Porthmadog,
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As you may have gathered, we’re keen fans of a bit of the night photography at Mud and Routes, so we’re thrilled to hear that the Snowdonia National Park has been awarded the Dark Sky Reserve Status for the national park under the “Seeing Stars” campaign. Not a minute too soon we think! Snowdonia is
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Yr Aran is an excellent little hill in winter. Just enough challenge and it seems to get more snow than surrounding peaks of the same height presumably due to its proximity to Yr Wyddfa. Here are a few shots from the walk, with full descriptions of the ascents at this link. We had a bit
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Snowdonia’s better known for it’s hill walking and climbing, but also boasts world class trail runs. Here’s a far from comprehensive selection of our favourite circular trail runs. 1 – Coed y Brenin – This is much more than your usual forestry plantation, with conifers planted with a bit more aesthetic consideration than elsewhere. The
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Llyn Elsi is a scenic mountain lake that’s barely an hour’s walk from Betws-y-Coed, and that’s taking it easy, on this pleasant circular route. You can also reach the lake by following the Llyn Elsi Trail from near the back of the Royal Oak hotel, or extend this route by walking around the lake in
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