The Northern Carneddau are a wide expanse of high rounded hills, peppered here and there with improbable piles of rocks. This walk from Rachub, or Abergwyngregyn, takes in a number of the lower summits in this range with a highest altitude of 580m on Moel Wnion. That makes it perfect for winter hill walkers who …
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There are a number of walks into the Carneddau from Bethesda, but the route up Braich Ty Du is rarely mentioned. It’s a wild and largely pathless walk up Pen yr Ole Wen’s broad northish ridge that lacks the grandeur of the Cwm Llafar and Caseg approaches, but nevertheless makes an alternative circular route in …
There are several routes into the Carneddau from Aber, and this one up Llwytmor and Foel Fras via Cwm Coch is one of our favourites. It takes in the Aber Falls as well as the wild Cwm Coch before a thankless slog takes you towards the higher ground. Once up there, the going is reasonably …
There are three valleys to the west of the Carneddau. The northernmost isn’t named on the OS maps, we know it as Cwm Ffrydlas, but the other two are much larger. Cwm Llafar cuts deep in between the two highest peaks of Carnedd Llywelyn and Dafydd, ending in the steep back wall known as yr …
Creigiau Gleision is a rarely visited peak to the north of Capel Curig in the Carneddau mountains that’s reputed to be one of the best viewpoints in Snowdonia. You may have spotted it from the A5, as a complex collection of knolls, and it certainly lives up to this impression. The walk covers some rough …
This Snowdonia Ridge Walk is the classic traverse of the expansive Carneddau from Ogwen over to Aber via the main summits of Carnedd Dafydd and Llewelyn.. If you want to get a feel for these spacious hills, then this walk provides all that This route avoids the loose scree ascent from Ogwen and follows a much more satisfying scramble up the south eastern …
We’re spoilt for choice in the UK for mountain walks and scrambles, with excellent and rugged mountain walks to be found across Scotland, the Lakes and Snowdonia, but as always a number of days out will stand out as absolute classic and iconic mountain days. These are some of the best routes, and we make …
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The town of Settle forms the start of this walk along the Ribble valley and Attermire scar, which is dotted with interest along its entire length. It’s a great place to escape the crowds of the neighbouring Gordale and Malham. There are a handful of waterfalls along the length of this walk, all of which …
Buckden Pike is one of the highest peaks in the Yorkshire Dales, standing some 702m above sea level. It misses out on being the highest fell in the local area by just 2m with Great Whernside measuring up at 704m but don’t let that deter you, Buckden Pike has a far superior climb and superb …
Aside from the Yorkshire Three Peaks, this circuit is probably the most popular walk in the Yorkshire Dales and rightly so. In fact, it was voted number 3 in the top 100 walks in the UK. The walk takes in the spectacular scenery around the village of Malham which stands close to the Craven Fault, …
The highest point in North Yorkshire (or the West Riding if you’re still old school), Whernside is a worthy objective for any outing. It’s one of the trio of hills that make up the Yorkshire Three Peaks, though it is perhaps the only one which attracts the least amount of walkers. It lacks a certain …
While it may not be the tallest mountain in the Yorkshire Dales, Pen-y-ghent outshines nearly all of them thanks it is imposing profile and enigmatic name. It’s a popular peak for a few reasons. It’s close to the village of Horton in Ribblesdale and a climb to the summit is short but not lacking in …
Ingleborough is perhaps the most famed peak in the Yorkshire Dales thanks to its imposing profile, especially its north face. Its striking appearance is thanks to its unique geology; three distinct geological tiers give the fell a ‘layered’ appearance. This profile is perhaps the reason that the fell was once erroneously thought to the countries …
The Snowdon South Ridge path usually elicits a blank expression on most walkers when you mention routes up Snowdon. Those in the know however, realise that this is an absolute gem of a route that stands modestly in the shadows, shunning the limelight. In comparison, the PYG, Miners Track and Watkin Paths are cheap, talentless …
Arenig Fawr stands, with Moel Llyfnant, alone in the middle of the Snowdonia National Park. There are no sweeping ridges, only a lofty summit surrounded by moorland and distant views to the rest of Snowdonia. Arenig Fawr’s nearest neighbour is Arenig Fach across the road, along with Carnedd y Filiast and the Rhobell Fawr and …
The Watkin Path up Snowdon offers an alternative to the more popular walks from Llanberis and Pen y Pass such as the PYG and Miner’s Tracks. It’s still a very popular path, and rightly so. It provides a variety of walking that none of the other routes to the summit of Snowdon can boast. The Watkin …
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 …
The Rhyd Ddu Path up Snowdon is one of the traditional routes, and originally started from Beddgelert as a pony track. It’s now one of the quieter paths up, reasonably easy to follow and with an excellent airy walk over Bwlch Main to reach the summit. Full Route Description Snowdon Rhyd Ddu Path 1 From the Car …
Cnicht from Croesor aka the Welsh Matterhorn, is one of those essential hill walking routes to include on your Snowdonia Itinerary, and it certainly deserves better than a simple up and down. There are much better options for ascending Cnicht, with a number of circular route options from Croesor. This Cnicht Circular Route continues along …
Some dismiss the Lake District summit of High Street as a boring, grassy lump but, presumably, they have only ever climbed the fell from Patterdale. High Street is home to some superb mountain scenery with the best being located on its eastern flanks, where a series of slender ridges cradle quiet valleys and deep glacial …
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Y Garn from Ogwen cottage is a popular walk, and this route can be done in either direction. I personally prefer walking this in reverse, with the ascent of Y Garn’s NE Ridge being a classic approach to this mountain. However, the Devil’s Kitchen is easier in ascent than descent, so we’ve detailed that route. …
Walks up to Carnedd Dafydd and Llywelyn more often than not set of from Ogwen. Far too often straight up Pen yr ole Wen, where a better route is the scramble up the High Carneddau from Glan Denau. Those wanting a quieter route to these can do worse than setting off up Mynydd Du from …
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Beddgelert is a picturesque chocolate box village, dominated by Moel Hebog as well as the tourists. There’s a good selection of pubs here as well as eateries to please all after a tough walk, of which there are plenty to choose from. Things to do – laugh at coach drivers who don’t think the signs …
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This walk up Glyder Fawr and Glyder Fach, aka the Glyderau, is a slightly unusual walk in many respects. Not many people find their way to Pen y Pass, fight the crowds and then cross the road to the Glyderau rather than climbing Snowdon. You’ll also be bucking the trend as most people ascend Glyder …
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