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 Aled Jones - OK on route description and facilities, poor on maps *********** After yesterdays limber up on the Slate Trail we expected todays 5 miler to be no more taxing. From the parking area by the notice board in Y Fron we...
The Sirhowy Valley Walk (well, mostly the upland bit of it)
A winters walk on the Sirhowy Valley path involving some challenging scenery, drugs and contact with the police.
The Black Mountains circular walk from Partrishow
A super 10 mile walk on the Powys/Monmouthshire border with some fabulous views starting and ending with one of the sweetest churches.
The Black Mountain circular walk from Llanddeusant
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Cambrian Way day 31: Cnicht circular
After a not too strenuous climb to the summit of Cnicht, a fascinating explore of two historic slate quarries. Date walked: Wednesday 22nd April 2021 Distance: About 7 miles Maps used: OS Explorer OL 18- Harlech, Porthmadog and Y Bala and OL 17...
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-...
The Cambrian Way Day 29: Moelfryn to Bron Turnor Mawr
A very relaxed and easy 5 mile stroll from Moelfryn on Llyn Trawsfynydd to our accommodation near Maentwrog, during which Charles discovers his compass Date walked: Saturday, 17th April 2021 Distance: About 5 miles Maps used: OS Explorer OL 18-...
The Cambrian Way day 28: Cwm Bychan to Moelfryn
Theoretically a relatively easy 5 mile trek over some of the smaller summits of the Rhinogs. But then there's theory and there's practice. Date walked: 16th April 2021 Distance: according to my map as traced out on my phone, 7km, in reality quite a...
The Skirrid
A stunningly beautiful three mile climb up The Skirrid in Monmouthshire Date walked: 27th November 2020 Distance: about 3 miles Map used: none but I had with me OL Explorer 13 Brecon Beacons National Park, Eastern Area (just in case)....
Men’s Waterproof Walking Trousers: DLX “Ultimate Golf Putter” from Trespass
Generally speaking, I try to avoid walking in the rain. So given a forecast of rain and a choice I'm likely as not to stay at home. But sometimes wet-weather walking is unavoidable as many a day on the Cambrian Way or Offa's Dyke or just about any...
Cambrian Way day 27: Circular walk over Rhinog Fawr
A six mile clamber over the remote and rocky peak of Rhinog Fawr in Snowdonia Date walked: 10th September 2020 Distance: about 6 miles Maps used: OS Explorer OL 18- Harlech, Porthmadog and Y Bala Guide used: Cambrian Way by A.J.Drake (7th edition,...
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