Snowdonia Slate Trail: Y  Fron to Rhyd-Ddu

Snowdonia Slate Trail: Y Fron to Rhyd-Ddu

An exciting short walk through the World Heritage Site Dorothea Quarry with some glimpses of Snowdon towards the end. Date walked: 21st September 2022 Distance walked: about 5 miles Map used: OS Explorer OL 17 -Snowdon/ Yr Wyddfa Guide book: Snowdonia Slate Trail by...
Snowdonia Slate Trail: Waunfawr to Y Fron

Snowdonia Slate Trail: Waunfawr to Y Fron

A short but excellent and varied walk on the 83 mile Snowdonia Slate Trail from Waunfawr to Y Fron. Date walked: 20th September 2022 Distance walked: about 4 miles (I know, hardly counts as a walk does it?) Map used: OS Explorer OL 17 -Snowdon/ Yr Wyddfa Guide book:...
The Cambrian Way day 30: Bronturnor Mawr to Croesor

The Cambrian Way day 30: Bronturnor Mawr to Croesor

A fabulous 7 mile hike through one of the wildest sections of the Cambrian Way, crossing Moelwyn Mawr, but taking in railways, power stations and quarries! Date walked:  Sunday, 18th April 2021 Distance: About 7 miles Maps used:  OS Explorer OL 18- Harlech, Porthmadog...
Wales Coast Path: Near Trefor to Caernarfon

Wales Coast Path: Near Trefor to Caernarfon

Date walked: 25th June 2014 Distance walked : about 16 miles Map required:  OS Explorer  253: Lleyn Peninsula West and 254 Lleyn Peninsula East. I had three guide books to refer to for this walk: Llyn Peninsula – The Official Guide- by Carl Rogers and Tony...
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