Opened in 2015, the Ullswater Way connects shoreline paths, woodland trails, farmland and popular lakeside villages to loop around Ullswater Lake in the English Lake District. The route includes the villages of Pooley Bridge, Patterdale and Glenridding. The entire route is 20 miles (32 km) but can be walked in shorter sections by using Ullswater …
An easy Lake District ramble from Patterdale along part of the Ullswater Way. This section is only a few kilometres in length and takes you from Patterdale along the lakeside, past Blowick Bay and around Silver Crag. The route then returns on a slightly higher level back to Patterdale. Those looking for a longer walk …
Finding new trail runs that don’t turn into fell runs is more of a challenge around these parts than the run itself. So it was a pleasant surprise to explore new paths on what was going to be a fairly standard easy run up to the minor and far from salubrious brick-strewn summit of Cefn …
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.
This is probably one of the easiest walks to a summit on Mud and Routes! This walk starts at Pym Chair car park, already at 461m, and a 1.1km walk with around 60m ascent, if that! You could extend the route easily enough, or use it to stretch your legs if you arrive in the …
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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This is a short walk from Allendale in the North Pennine AONB along the River East Allen. The route is mainly on farmland footpaths and only 6km long, so just right for a morning ramble before returning to Allendale for a spot of lunch.> Click here to view the full description and download the route in …
This circular route takes a quiet country lane from Groeslon, a short section along a hamlet that provides both sea and mountain views before returning on quiet country lanes to Penygroes where you rejoin Lon Eifion. It’s designed as a return loop on the Lon Eifion rather than a cycle in it’s own right owing …
Roseberry Topping is a prominent hill in the North York Moors that provides a good morning’s walking and excellent views. This route tackles it from the south, from the railway station at Great Ayton. The name, which makes me think of some seventies desert mix, is derived from Othensberg, or Odin’s Hill. It was named …
This short route starts off at Porth Colmon, a few kilometres south of Tudweiliog on the Wales Coastal Path, also the Llyn Coastal Path locally. There’s limited parking at Porth Colmon, so you will need to arrive early, minimise cars or park nearby and walk to the starting point. 1 Start off at Porth Colmon, …
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This is a 7km route from the WHR station at Waunfawr, along quiet country lanes and tracks, to the newly renovated halt at Tryfan Junction and back to the start. It’s also ideally suited for an easy mountain bike in sections or even on horseback. You’ll probably see more horses than people. Part of the …
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This is an easy walk of 5km from the village of Y Felinheli. Y Felinheli is situated between Caernarfon and Bangor and is on the route of the Wales Coastal Path, which this walk follows in parts. Even if it’s short, there’s a bit of ascent on this walk that takes you out of the …
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A short trip around Beddgelert Forest from Rhyd Ddu that’s suitable as an easy family walk, trail run or easy mountain bike ride. The Route 1 Start off on the Lon Gwyrfai from Rhyd Ddu. You can start opposite the Rhyd Ddu Path car park, or from the Cwellyn Arms you can follow the minor …
From the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, you can walk easily and quickly and find yourself rapidly in the surrounding countryside. This easy walk or trail run can be started from the RSC theatre or from the Greenway Cycletrack carpark, with more information on that here – Stratford Greenway. The Route 1 – Starting off at the …
Stratford-upon-Avon is better known for it’s famous Bard, but if all that culture’s a bit much then you can get out for an easy cycle (or run as I did) before attending a play. There are two carriages converted into cafes (Carriages Cafe) at the start and midpoint of the route, as well as numerous …
A short walk, but one steeped in history. The Route Click here to view the full description and download a printable route guide and map. With further archaeological walks available on the following page – http://www.cpat.org.uk/walks/
Another bite-sized section of the Anglesey Coastal Path is this one between Traeth Lligwy and Moelfre. You can start from Moelfre, which is more convenient for those using public transport but has limited parking. There’s plenty of parking, and a small cafe at Traeth Lligwy where you can pick up chips or bacon roll as …
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While walking the entire coastal path in one week or so is great, you can also walk shorter loops all along the walk. The walk from Aberffraw to the Church in the Sea at Porth Cwyfan that’s situated on it’s own island. The Route 1 – The route starts from the free car park marked …
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An easy route from Malltraeth in the western side of Anglesey. This route takes you across the cob, and is of particular interest to bird watchers as it was where the wildlife artist Tunnicliffe had his studio. You can extend this walk by following the coastal path to Llanddwyn and returning via one of the …
A walk in the Conwy countryside up an ancient hill fort from Llanefydd. The Route Click here to view the full description and download a printable route guide and map.
A Short route with a bit of a pull up to the summit of Mynydd Penrhos. From the FC Website: “The walk starts among magnificent douglas fir trees along the Afon Mawddach, it then climbs to the top of Mynydd Penrhos,where there are excellent views of the Y Garn, Cader Idris and Rhobell Fawr. The …
A steady walk towards Pistyll Cain and Rhaeadr Mawddach. Can be completed on mountain bikes as well. From the FC Website: “A riverside walk on forest tracks, suitable for pushchairs, to the beautiful waterfalls of Rhaeadr Mawddach and Pistyll Cain, the route passes old gold mine workings along the way. A shorter blue waymarked route …
An easy woodland walk from the Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre, though regarded as ‘tough’ on the FC’s rambling scale! From the FC Website: “This is a tough circular walk, climbing over the Cefndeuddwr ridge before descending via the stone bridge across the upper Gain, to the Gwynfynedd Goldmine and waterfalls at the confluence of …
A longer ramble from Wepre Country park in Connah’s Quay. This walk takes you past Ewloe Castle. The Route Click here to view the full description and download a route guide.
