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Article · 28 Mar 2025

Escape the crowds with alternatives to popular hiking trails

Looking to escape the crowds? This month, we're focussing on alternatives to popular hiking trails. So, if you've completed some classic trails and are looking for a hidden gem,...

Wales coast path

Article · 19 Feb 2025

An introduction to the Wales Coast Path

In May 2012, the Wales Coast Path (WCP) officially opened, and since then, outdoor enthusiasts have been running and walking the coastline. As the longest waymarked trail in Britain, the route certainly poses challenges, but it is also a journey of...

Sgwd y Bedol on the Nedd Fechan (Brecon Beacons)

Article · 13 Feb 2025

Explore Bannau Brycheiniog: top 5 short walks in the Brecon Beacons

The joys of walking in the Brecon Beacons are endless. Stand atop a windswept peak and take in the sweeping views, or follow a woodland trail where the sound of rushing water...

Stunning views on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path

Article · 6 Sept 2023

An introduction to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path

Officially opened in 1970, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path offers some of the finest walking in Britain; mile after mile of ever-changing natural beauty, where the juxtaposition of...

The entrance to Ogwen Valley is dominated by Gallt yr Ogof (Stage 5)

Article · 5 Sept 2023

The Snowdonia Way: everything you need to know

The Snowdonia Way is a fantastic long-distance walking trail that spans the full length of the National Park, offering a journey through diverse landscapes – mountains, valleys,...

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Article · 25 Aug 2023

An Introduction to The Shropshire Way

The county of Shropshire has been one of England’s best kept secrets for years. It is England’s most rural county with only two large towns –Telford and Shrewsbury, but it is blessed with some of the best hills and ridges outside the national...

Waun Fach and Pen y Gadair Fawr from Pen Allt-mawr summit (Stage 5)

Article · 25 Aug 2023

An Introduction to The Cambrian Way

Are you an adventurous and experienced walker looking to discover Wales in a whole new way? Here's an introduction to the Cambrian Way – a challenging but rewarding long-distance route from Cardiff to Conwy, showcasing some of the best mountainous...

Glyndwrs Way Route

Article · 25 Aug 2023

An Introduction to Glyndŵr's Way

Glyndŵr’s Way (Llwybr Glyndŵr) is named after the remarkable late-medieval Welsh leader Owain Glyndŵr, and is one of three National Trails in Wales. It links at either end – Knighton and Welshpool – with the Offa’s Dyke Path, and this...

Offas Dyke Path

Article · 25 Aug 2023

An Introduction to Offa's Dyke Path

The iconic earthwork of Offa’s Dyke, the longest linear earthwork in Britain, stands as a stunning testament to the determination and skill of its creators, being a defining landscape feature of the Welsh borders.

The Snowdon Horseshoe With Crib Goch Garnedd

Article · 2 Sept 2017

The Snowdon Horseshoe - a classic route

Alex Kendall, creator and author of the Snowdonia Way, takes some time out to tackle the Snowdon Horseshoe.

Welsh words

Article · 21 Jul 2016

A few Welsh words for hillwalkers

A few Welsh words for hillwalkers from author Terry Fletcher. It's always good manners to learn a few new words when you visit a different country and your reception is usually friendlier if you make the effort, even if you don't need to.

How to walk the Welsh 3000s

Article · 24 May 2016

How to walk the Welsh 3000s

Fancy a more interesting and more challenging alternative to the 3 peaks? Terry Fletcher, author of the Cicerone guidebook to mountain walking in Snowdonia, introduces the Welsh 3000s - a great challenge for a weekend in Wales.

The Forest of Dean

Article · 8 Oct 2013

Quintessential Autumn walking in the Forest of Dean

Too often, autumn means lengthy rain, gusting winds and overcast skies. But there are days - maybe not as frequent as we'd like - when the clouds clear and autumn becomes a...