A longer route that explores the quarries above Llanberis and Dinorwig. You can extend it into Brynrefail with the Fachwen Trail. The Route This starts off by exploring the Vivian Quarry in the Padarn Country park before climbing up into the former quarrying communities of Deiniolen and Clwt y Bont. As you return via Dinorwig, […]
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The slate industry forms a large part of Eryri’s history. Why not explore it on the various slate trails, or combine it with the longer Dinorwig Trail. From the end of the 18th Century until the beginning of the 20th Century the slate valley communities of Gwynedd – Ogwen, Peris, Nantlle, Blaenau Ffestiniog and Corris
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The Lon Las Fenai is an easy cycle track from Caernarfon to Felinheli, and of course – in the opposite direction. It’s also part of the Wales Coast Path. The Lon Las Fenai joins up with Lon Adda to travel into Bangor and onward towards the Lon Las Ogwen. Recent improvements on the Caernarfon seafront
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This a route that was once promoted by Gwynedd Council, but appears no longer supported on their site. The image of the way mark below was taken over five years ago and it had seen better days even then. It crosses from the Nantlle Valley, to the Gwyrfai, Padarn and Ogwen valleys, each of which has seen scarring
This a long distance footpath that starts off in Prestatyn and ends in Bangor, crossing some diverse terrain on the way. The Route Download a leaflet with maps from the Conwy Council site – here. The ‘official’ route goes in the opposite direction, but that seems a strange choice when you consider that the highlight
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The Beddgelert Forest isn’t one of the MTB hubs of North Wales but still shouldn’t be ignored if you’re after an easier ride. The Route A short ride with plenty of views of Snowdon, a stop at a lake for lunch (yes, I know it’s only a 10k ride, but one needs one’s pork pies
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This is a longer trip around the forest. It’s only a small forest, so its quite tricky to get a decent ride going. This one’s worth a go and ideal for the beginner as it’s mainly forest tracks. The Route There’s no easily obtainable trail in this forest. While there are posts, nothing is available
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Following on from our lakeside walk around Llyn Padarn, here’s a quarry walk from the Padarn Country Park. This Padarn Country Park way-marked walk takes you through the old slate quarries and above Vivian Quarry and is ideal for anyone interested in the industrial archaeology of Llanberis and the Dinorwig Quarries. The Route Starting off
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Following on from our walk around Llyn Padarn, this is woodland family walking route from the Padarn Country Park in Llanberis. This is an easy, if steep in places, woodland walk that is ideal for the family. It also makes for a tough, but short trail run, so long as you go at a quiet time.
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The Nature Trail is a short woodland walk in the Padarn Country Park in Llanberis. It may be a short walk, but looking at the elevation profile below you can see that it’s steep enough in parts! The Route A straightforward walk in the Padarn Country Park following the green waymarks. Starting off at Gilfach
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Nestling in the Cambrian Mountains, not far from Aberystwyth, is the Nant yr Arian MTB centre. There are three main routes, this one being the shortest red route. The Route More information can be found on the Forestry Commission website – here – where you can download a route guide and a map.- and a downloadable map and guide.
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Nestling in the Cambrian Mountains, not far from Aberystwyth, is the Nant yr Arian MTB centre. If the other routes are too easy or too long, then this one’s just right. The Route More information can be found on the Forestry Commission website – here – where you can download a route guide and a map.
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Nestling in the Cambrian Mountains, not far from Aberystwyth, is the Nant yr Arian MTB centre. This is the toughest of all the Nant yr Arian routes, and takes you all the way to the Nant y Moch reservoir along some remote tracks and trails. This is a serious outing and you’ll need to be well kitted
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Coed y Brenin is well known for it’s mountain biking, but less so for trail running. This is a waymarked trail run of around 7.5km, or you can follow the easier Lonc Sarn Helen if you fancy a 4.5km yomp instead. The annual Wales Trail Marathon is held here, so there’s some good trail running to
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A long wild route from Brecon, along the Taff Trail and a challenging return over a proper mountain pass at just shy of 599m. One for the experienced and well equipped only! The Route For more information, visit www.mtbbreconbeacons.co.uk, they also have map packs that you have to buy. Good luck in trying to work our
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This is a very short section of the Antrim Coastal Path, but one that runs past the world famous Giant’s Causeway. Difficulties: Activity Type: –Easy Walk Trail or Fell Runs Submitted by: daveroberts The Route I’d visited the Giant’s Causeway itself the previous day, and I’ll be totally honest that I hated the experience. Far
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An easy run along the banks of the Nene and the Ferry Meadows county park. Trail run is a bit of a stretch – it’s more of a park run, but neither is it a road run. Easily done on a bike as well. but the cycle paths are rather rough in places and you
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You’ve got this far, now you can follow the wide and easy traffic free french cycle tracks to Paris. Difficulties: Getting back to London Activity Type: Cycling Submitted by: The Route For more information: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11448829 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11447348 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avenue_Verte
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If you want an international cycling challenge then this has to be on of the best options. Starting from St Pauls in London, it follows off road cycle tracks for most of the duration. Some of these tracks aren’t paved and you may need a hybrid or mountain bike – a burden for some, but
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A steady trail run from near Conwy. You can easily extend the run to nearer 10km by heading to Cefn Amor, past the old quarries and return along the really good green track on the opposite side of the hill. This is a pleasant trail run along grassy paths that, other than the uphill bits,
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This is an interesting cycle on quiet roads on the immediate area around Caernarfon. There’s even a bike hire at the start. Location: Caernarfon Difficulties: None Specified The Route A nice simple cylce that’s suitable for all the family. Starting off near the Castle, following a quiet road for most of the way and returning
This is my favourite run, with just enough trail to make it interesting and not too much ascent so a mere mortal can complete it. Location: Caernarfon Difficulties: None Specified The Route Due to injury, I’ve not run this route for over a year, but it is my favourite run. The final section climbs up
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Walk the Carneddau in one go – if you’re up to the challenge! There’s nothing more satisfying than a decent traverse of an entire mountain range. This walk takes you loosely from Conwy over the Carneddau and down to Capel Curig and can be an ideal wild camping trip. Why not extend your trip by
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This walking route up Arenig Fach in central Snowdonia is ideal if you want to get away from the madding crowds of Eryri. Beware that the terrain up Arenig Fach is one of the wildest and pathless parts of Snowdonia. Even the notorious Rhinogydd have better paths. Here you’ll find very few traces of previous
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