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Cwm Idwal in Snowdonia’s Glyderau mountains is one of the most popular ‘easier’ walks in Wales. Easy for Snowdonia is something else, as this path climbs up to over 500m in height, dominated by vertical crags of Twll Du / Devil’s Kitchen and the Idwal Slabs that tower high above the path and a sufficient …
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Cnicht in the Moelwynion hills of Snowdonia is one of the most popular hills in Snowdonia outside of Snowdon and Ogwen and it’s no surprise. The walk up from Croesor is reasonably straightforward for the average hill walker, while the keener walker would look to couple it with the nearby Moelwyn Mawr and Moelwyn Bach. …
At 978m, Scafell Pike is England’s highest mountain and is most often ascended via the Wasdale Path. This virtual walk takes a slightly different approach to the more direct walk from Wastwater. Scafell Pike can be exceptionally busy in season, especially as it forms part of the National 3 Peaks Challenge. There are also a …
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There’s no walk more epic in Snowdonia than the Snowdon Horseshoe over Crib Goch, Garnedd Ugain, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and Lliwedd. Setting off up the knife edged arete of Crib Goch isn’t for everyone, but even sat in your plimsolls at home you’re still better equipped than some who attempt it! You’ll need a head …
Join our virtual walk up The Miners’ Track / Llwybr Mwynwyr up Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa. Planning your walk up Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon for the three peaks challenge by reading about it is all well and good, but a virtual walk gives you a better feeling of what to expect. While there are loads …
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Our full guide to the Yorkshire 3 Peaks is coming soon! Walk up Ingleborough, Pen y Ghent and Whernside in one epic day’s walking. View the route on Mud and Routes
Scafell pike is the highest mountain in England at 978m in height and is the second peak on the National 3 Peak Challenge – unless you’ve got some really strange ideas! It is usually ascended from Wasdale, while other ascents from Borrowdale / Seathwaite and Langdale are quicker by road and so reduces travel time …
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Scotland and the UK at 1345m in height. Whichever route you choose, you’ll have to earn most of that 1345m! The Mountain Track is the regular National Three Peaks route up Ben Nevis. There are only a few realistic 3 peaks routes up Ben Nevis, here are the pros and cons …
For the Snowdon leg of the National 3 Peaks, The PYG and Miner’s Tracks are often the most popular Snowdon routes. They have the least amount of ascent and distance, and are the nearest by road from the Lake District (barring the Llanberis Path!). The Llanberis path is longer, but steadier and easier going underfoot. …
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