If you’re looking for a half day’s walk from Betws-y-coed that’s not too difficult, then a walk up to Llyn Elsi returning via Sarn Helen, the Miner’s Bridge and the Afon Llugwy is one of your best options. An easier option is the Llyn Elsi Way Marked Trail, which this walk follows to some degree. …
Betws-y-coed is one of the most popular villages in Snowdonia. While many may be there to wander the shops (despite being kitted up to the nines for an outdoor adventure) there are plenty of walking opportunities for those who are looking to get proper use from their outdoor gear. The walk up to Llyn Elsi …
The summit of Place Fell looms high above Patterdale at the southern end of Ullswater and is one of the most prominent peaks visible from Glenridding. That makes it a compelling half day outing if you’re based here. Place Fell is located between the ranges of Helvellyn and High Street, and so makes a natural viewpoint …
This is a pleasant and steady walk up Moel Famau (not Moel Fammau), the Clwydian Range’s highest point at 554m with good walking trails all the way. This summit is topped by the Jubilee Tower, which was begun in 1810 to commemorate the golden jubilee of George III but was never completed. A storm in 1862 destroyed most of the …
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 …
This is only a few KM long and 300m ascent, but a steady bimble for a sunday afternoon to an excellent viewpoint. It’s worth dragging your picnic hamper up here on a summer’s day, enjoy the amphitheatre of the Cwm and just chill out! 1 You can start the route anywhere between Ogwen and one …
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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, …
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 …
A nice little 7k walk which takes you from the castle village of Cricieth, on the Welsh Coastal Path alongside Ceredigion Bay, towards the river Dwyfor and then up through Llanystumdwy, the historically significant home, and final resting place of The Right Honourable David Lloyd George. The starting point is at the end of the …
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While there are excellent views of Windermere from the top of Wansfell Pike, this walk offers a more sedate alternative via some quaintly named green lanes. Highly recommended that you continue onward to the Mortal Man at Troutbeck, adding barely 2km to the total distance. You could also use this as an ascent route to …
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The Lon Eifion Cycle Path may be a respectable 20km in length, but as it’s an out and back there can be a lack of interest. You can easily add some variety on the track by adding a loop along some quiet and picturesque country lanes. This route concentrates on the section between Llanwnda and Penygroes, but …
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Shining Tor is the highest point in Cheshire at 559m, and lies on the border with Derbyshire with extensive views as far as North Wales and The Wrekin. This walk starts off from Errwood Reservoir between Buxton and Macclesfield, and you’re practically half way up before you start. Can easily be extended over to Cat’s …
This mini-mountain is the third highest point in Cheshire and provides an excellent viewpoint. This ascent of Shutlingsloe starts from the east, extending the route around via Macclesfield Forest, before descending down to Wildboarclough. If short of time, you could easily ascend directly from the village for a shorter excursion. Click here to view the …
The Wirral Way is a converted railway line that allows you to cycle or walk from Hooton near Ellesmere Port to West Kirby on the Wirrall Peninsula. As it starts and ends at a railway station, you can catch a train back to the start (you will need to check locally if they allow bikes) …
While the highest point of the Peak District lies on the opposite side of Edale on Kinder Scout, Mam Tor and Rushup Edge are much more ‘peaky’ and arguably more popular with walkers. Green, grasssy and steep; they could hardly be more different to the grit, peat and plateaus of Kinder Scout. This is an …
Shutlingsloe is the third highest point in Cheshire at 506m (the highest being Shining Tor at 559) and sometimes known as the Cheshire Matterhorn (there seems to be one of those for everywhere!). This route starts at Trentabank car park in the Macclesfield forest, with a return along the southern flanks to extend the walk …
There can be few converted railways as scenic and picturesque as the Monsal Trail through the Peak District. This 13km former railway line follows the former Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway that runs from Topley Pike Junction to Coombs Viaduct, just short of Bakewell. Not only does it have impressive riverside views, but …
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This is a good half days’ walk along the Wales Coastal Path, either starting off from Porth Colmon, or Porth Towyn near Tudwieliog.  As it involves a good distance on country lanes, you might be better off with two cars and whether you want to start off or finish off on the lanes will determine …
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Here’s a short loop along the Wales Coastal Path from Dinas Dinlle via the picturesque estate village of Llandwrog. If you’re walking this section then the short diversion into the village is worth it, if only as it’s the last pub you’ll pass until you reach Nefyn. This has to be the driest section of …
Dinas Dinlle and Llandwrog Wales Coastal Path Circular Walk Read More »
As walkers, especially hill walkers, our heads are easily turned when we hear any large and dramatic mountains being mentioned. The Aonach Eagachs and Tryfans, the Scafells and the Snowdons, Ben Nevises and the Buchaille Etive Mors– all the glamorous big names of the hills. We rarely think of those shorter hills, those foothills of …
Moel y Ci, or Moel Lyci, Moelyci or even Moel Lleuci  is the northernmost point of the Glyderau range. Noted as Moel y Ci on the OS maps, this is locally regarded as a typo and it’s known as Moel Lyci / Moelyci, spell it as you will! Either way, the circuit of this hill makes …
Always on the lookout for some runnable terrain, the track from Aber into Cwm Anafon ticks all the boxes. It takes you deep into the hills, feels wild, runnable without being heavy going and you can even cheat by starting off at 200m or so! The Route You’ll need to get to the carpark at …
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