Cwm Idwal and Llyn Idwal is a straightforward walk from the Ogwen Visitor Centre that’s an ideal choice for adventurous families. The dramatic Cwm Idwal feels rugged and mountainous but is still a reasonably straightforward family walk with very little ascent considering the terrain. You can decide to walk only to Llyn Idwal and back if you find […]
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The Sgwd Henrhyd Falls are the highest waterfalls in South Wales with a drop of 27 metres and are also known as the entrance to Batman’s Batcave in the Dark Knight Rises. Like all waterfalls, they’re best viewed after a period of prolonged rain when they will be at their most impressive, or those exceptionally
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A walk from near Beddgelert that takes you through a hidden valley on the flanks of Yr Wyddfa. You can start this walk from the National Trust car park at Craflwyn that’s free, but suggests a modest £2 donation to help pay for footpath repairs. We strongly suggest you do put some money in the pot
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This is an easy circular walk from the National Trust that starts from the Edale railway station in the Peak District. Following the Pennine Way from the train station, this easy walk takes you along the Edale valley to Upper Booth. It’s then a short descent to Barber Booth before a return along the valley,
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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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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 a long two day route, or a challenging one dayer, over all the Brecon Beacons. That’s not ALL the hills the park by the way, just the peaks that comprise the range of the Brecon Beacons. The Route 1 Set off from Ship Street, near the Boar’s Head pub and follow the road
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Here’s a walk with a bit of everything; moors, lakes, forests, history and wildlife. This walk starts at the Upper Derwent Visitor Centre along Ladybower reservoir, over the moors and along Derwent Reservoir where the Dambusters trained and then it’s back to the start. Click here to view the full description and download the route in a
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This route has a good few sections on the roads, but is otherwise mainly on good bridleways as you complete a circuit around Win Hill in the Hope Valley, returning along the shores of Ladybower Reservoir. Click here to view the full description and download the route in a new window (external site). Photo credit:
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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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This route from Edale follows the Pennine Way initially as far as Edale Cross, before following the good path along the edge of the Kinder Plateau. It then descends to Edale via Grindsbrook Clough. The rock sculptures, such as the Wool Packs, are a particular feature of this route, and can be quite unnerving in
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There’s more than just walking in the Peak District as it offers excellent bridleways for some off path mountain biking. This route starts off in Barber Booth in the Hope Valley, following the Pennine Way over to Oaken Clough and Hayfield. It returns via the Pennine Bridleway before turning off towards Rushup Edge and a
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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
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This is a short walking route up the popular hill of Roseberry Topping from Newton under Roseberry, returning via Newton Wood. This hill is an unmistakable landmark in the North York Moors and while it may ‘only’ be 320m high, provides unrivalled views of the area. The name Roseberry Topping is derived from Othensberg, or
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If you want to make the most of a weekend trip to the Peak District, then this route on the National Trust website is just the thing. You could, of course, walk it in one tough day! Starting off from the railway station at Edale, you start off by following the Pennine Way, up Jacob’s
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In this part of the Peak District’s White Peak, you’re so far south that you’re in Staffordshire. This walking route explores the natural cave known as Thor’s Cave, before following the Manifold river to Ilam Park and returning high on the opposite bank. You will find it hard to miss Thors Cave (not National Trust)
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Another walk on this tiny and remote island. You’ll need to go to Scotland to feel as remote as this! The Route Click here to view the full description and download a printable route guide and map.
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An easy walk from Ganllwyd to the waterfalls at Rhaeadr Du. From the NT Website: This is a great waterside walk, taking you alongside the turbulent River Gamlan and past the magnificent Rhaeadr Ddu waterfalls. They look different every time you visit, depending on rainfall, weather and light. The Route Click here to view the
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The evocatively named “Hell’s Mouth” or Porth Neigwl in Welsh is a wide expanse of sandy beach that earned it’s name from sailors in times gone by. This is a walk at the western end of the bay, which rises to over 300m at Mynydd Rhiw, with spectacular views along it’s length. From the NT
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A very short ramble on the Anglesey Coastal Path at Cemlyn Bay near Cemaes. For more information about this stage of the coastal path, click here for our trip report. You may well notice the building near the car park and wonder what the concrete walls are all about. Here’s what we wrote about it
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This is a very easy ramble above the sandy cove of Porth Oer (sometimes called Whistling Sands, though we stick to what’s labelled on the OS map). Great for getting a leg stretch in while at the beach and keep everyone happy. The Route Click here to view the full description and download a printable
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An easy ramble from Roman Bridge between Betws y Coed and Penmachno that explores the low hills nearby. Lowly they may be, but they provide an extensive panorama back towards the high Snowdonian peaks that defy mere altitude alone. The Route Click here to view the full description and download a printable route guide and
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Cwm Wybrnant lies between Penmachno and Betws y Coed and the Ty Mawr (Big House) was the home of Bishop William Morgan who translated the Bible into Welsh. The valley is so called as a flying snake or dragon called the gwiber used to dwell in the valley, if you believe that sort of thing.
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Porthdinllaen is one of the most well known scenes on the Llyn Peninsula. Not only is it scenic, but there’s even a pub right on the beach. The only downside is that it can be a honeypot in the holidays so get there in the off season to really appreciate it. The Route Click here
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