This is a gentle stroll of about 5km and should take about 2hrs, around one of the most beautiful and accessible small lakes of North Wales. If you want a longer walk, then you can start at Beddgelert instead, and perhaps extend the walk to visit Llyn Gwynant too. Start from the car park atContinue reading “Llyn Gwynant Family Hike”
Category Archives: UK Walking Journals
Fan Brycheiniog Hike
A high mountain walk along the ridges leading to Fan Brycheiniog in the Black Mountain.
Cnicht
Cnicht has a distinct but misleading image. From the main roads to the south west the mountain has a distinctive shape – pointed with sheer faces on either flank – and nicknamed the “Welsh Matterhorn”.
Stackpole Quay Coastal Walk
Stackpole Quay to Broad Haven Beach along the coastal path is an amazing hike for the family.
Sygun Copper Mine to Gelerts Grave in Beddgelert
Sygun Copper Mine to Gelerts Grave in Beddgelert – great family walk in Snowdonia.
Llyn Y Fan Fawr and Fach Circular Hike
Two crystal clear mountain lakes lie on either side of Carnau Gwys, an 800 meter high ridge on the Black Mountain, six miles to the North of Abercrave.
Moel Cynghorion & Snowdon
Moel Cynghorion & Snowdon hiking, a great strenuous hike in Snowdonia.
Torpantua to Fan Y Big Hike
The Brecon Beacons provide miles of excellent walking. Despite appearances, the weather can soon change making the moors and escarpments difficult to navigate. This route starts with a steep climb but the way ahead soon levels off with excellent views for most of the route. I recommend waterproofs, map (OS Explorer OL12), compass, warm clothesContinue reading “Torpantua to Fan Y Big Hike”
Waun Fach Mountain Trail
Waun Fach is, with a summit height of 811 metres, the highest mountain in the Black Mountains in south-eastern Wales. It is one of the three Marilyns over 600m that make up the range, the others being Black Mountain and Mynydd Troed.
Carnedd Dafydd Hike
A good solid hike into the mountains of the Carneddau in North Wales. Great mountain days!
