I did enjoy the walking, but there were several things about this walk that really pissed me off. 1. Being accosted by unrestrained dogs at both ends. 2. Trudging through pathless bog. 3. Getting to the top, seeing the youth hostel just the other …
Moel Ysgyfarnogod and Foel Penolau from the west
Feeling much recovered from my exertions earlier in the week, and having gained much confidence from the day prior, Richard and I decided upon an attempt on the isolated Moel Ysfarnogod behind Llyn Trawsfynydd. Starting at the head of the minor road …
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Moel y Gest and Yr Eifl
After a healthy if not smelly dose of deep heat overnight I had recovered significantly, we took in Moel y Gest from Porthmadog and Yr Eifl (The Rivals) on the Lleyn peninsula.Moel y Gest – 262m – Lleyn Peninsula Yr Eifl (The Rivals) – 564m – Lleyn …
Tal y Fan and the Great Orme
With me still feeling rubbish we opted for another easy day, taking in the Marilyns of Tal y Fan on the northern side of the Carneddau and Great Orme above Llandudno. The ascent of Tal y Fan was quite straight forward. We parked by Cae Coch, and …
Yr Arwydd and Holyhead Mountain
Having bitten off more than I could chew the day prior Richard and I opted for an easy day walking up a couple of marilyns on Anglesey, starting the day on the north of the island walking up Yr Arwydd, a short stroll from the nearby village, and …
Traverse of the Carneddau from Pen yr Helgi Du to Yr Elen
The first day of a weeks walking in Wales with Richard, and the first big walk for me since breaking my foot. We parked up at little Tryfan, crossed over the road and climbed up Pen yr Helgi Du. My foot didn’t enjoy the scramble down and up to …
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