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”.
Tag Archives: Walking Wales
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.
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!
Moel Eilio
A steep hike into the mountains sitting in the shadow of Mt Snowdon.
Ffynnongroyw Walk
This is a great romantic hike through ancient woodland and open meadows…
Three family walks in Wales
Three great family walks. One on the River Wye, one in Gwent and one in Snowdonia. Fun family times outdoors.
Elan Valley Circular Walk
The Elan Valley in mid Wales is known mainly for its vast amount of water trapped in some of the biggest Reservoir’s in Wales. Also some stunning walks…
