Snowdonia Hiking – Cnicht

Cnicht is fondly known as the "Matterhorn of Wales". This is due to its similarity, when viewed from Porthmadog, to the iconic alpine mountain of the same name. However, it was when I was hiking on Elidir Fawr that Cnicht caught my attention. When viewed from the north, the ridge like nature of Cnicht is … Continue reading Snowdonia Hiking – Cnicht →

Buying the Right Boots For Backpacking – A Guide

So you're thinking of going on a trek and you've got to carry all you kit, and you're wondering if you've got the boots for the job? The following guide will give you some advice and show you what to look for when buying the right boots for backpacking. What is Backpacking? However, I'm getting … Continue reading Buying the Right Boots For Backpacking – A Guide →

Hiking Benbulben, Sligo, Ireland

Last September, whilst on holiday in Ireland I was able to get my hiking boots out and do a bit of hill walking. Knowing that I would have one day available near Sligo, I did an internet search to see what was around. There was no doubt that I'd have to have a crack at … Continue reading Hiking Benbulben, Sligo, Ireland →

Ramblers Baarmy over Sheep Advertising

A new advertising campaign has sparked controversy in the walking community. In an un-ewe-sual bid to promote online outdoor gear shop CheapTents, sheep have been painted with the company's logo. After teaming up with farmers located in popular walking areas, including the Lake District, the sheep can be seen now be seen on some of … Continue reading Ramblers Baarmy over Sheep Advertising →

Training For The Yorkshire 3 Peaks

After my last post explaining why we are doing a charity hike for St Rocco's Hospice. I thought that the next logical step was to look at how we are training. However it seems that events have overtaken me with our local paper taking up the story and sending down a photographer. Making Headlines It … Continue reading Training For The Yorkshire 3 Peaks →

Walking in Llangurig, Mid Wales

This was an enjoyable 11 mile walk in Mid Wales. The main thing that stood out being the differing types of scenery which included farmland, pine forests and moorland. With about 400 m of height gain there's not too much uphill! Starting from the car park in the village of Llangurig, there was gentle introduction … Continue reading Walking in Llangurig, Mid Wales →

Snowdonia Hiking – Elidir Fawr via Y Garn

Whilst on my recent hike to Carnedd Llewelyn I saw across the valley a mountain that had an intriguing pyramid shape. Looking on my map I discovered that it is called Elidir Fawr. Due to its interesting geometry I decided that it would be my next objective. So I returned to Snowdonia for some more … Continue reading Snowdonia Hiking – Elidir Fawr via Y Garn →

Snowdonia Hiking – Carnedd Llewelyn

At the weekend we were blessed with some sunny weather, so with the mountains beckoning I headed over to Snowdonia for a hike up to Carnedd Llewelyn. There had been quite a bit of snow previously and I was hoping that there would still be some left. From the valley I could see small patches … Continue reading Snowdonia Hiking – Carnedd Llewelyn →

The Wrong Way Down from Glyder Fach

The weather forecast for last Sunday (18th November 2012) was looking dry and a hike in Snowdonia was on the cards. After consulting the map a couple of routes looked likely, either up Snowdon via the Pyg Track or up to Glyder Fach from Capel Curig. I decided upon the latter, having not taken that … Continue reading The Wrong Way Down from Glyder Fach →

Kinder Trespass Hero Honoured

It is hard to imagine now, that in the past, wealthy land owners would not allow the general public on their land. Yet without direct action taken by Bernard "Benny" Rothman and others, we would not be able to enjoy walking and hiking in the British countryside to the extent that so many of us … Continue reading Kinder Trespass Hero Honoured →