September 26, 2011
by daveroberts
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This is the most challenging walk in the park. An absolute must if you’re fit enough. Download the GPX File for your GPS device here Distance, Ascent and Time 46km, 3400m, 16hrs OS Map Required Explorer 017, BMC Map, Landranger 115 Difficulties Nav, logistics … Continue reading
September 25, 2011
by daveroberts
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Day 5 of the Eryri Way walk from Rachub to Llanberis. A full route description will follow. There’s a full gallery and a map below to keep you going ’till then.Rachub to Llanberis ew5 Distance, Ascent and Time 14km, 500m, 4 hours … Continue reading
August 26, 2011
by daveroberts
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There’s only one way to enjoy a walk on a Bank Holiday. Well, ok, there’s 2 if you count don’t bother, but getting up just after dawn and being on the hill for 7am is the one i’d choose. Even … Continue reading
August 4, 2011
by daveroberts
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Elidir Fawr tends to elicit the memory in many either of the endless slog from Nant Peris, or of the scars of the Dinorwig quarries above Llanberis. This is a route over the mountain’s quieter and arguably better side, though … Continue reading
August 4, 2011
by daveroberts
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This is another ascent of Elidir Fawr’s quieter and arguably better side, though the mark of man is here as clear as elsewhere. The far north peak of Carnedd y Filiast has the encroaching Penrhyn Quarries nearby, and the main summit … Continue reading
August 4, 2011
by daveroberts
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This is an excellent way to bag most of the Glyderau in one trip by ascending Elidir from Deiniolen and finally descending via the scrambly Gribin to Ogwen. This trip provides a different approach to the walk, but does leave the typical … Continue reading
August 4, 2011
by daveroberts
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The classic traverse of the entire Glyder range from Deiniolen to Capel Curig. The only way to improve on this route is to nip up Tryfan on the way past, as you lose less than 100m descending to Bwlch Tryfan. … Continue reading
August 4, 2011
by daveroberts
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This is a slightly unusual walk in many respects. One is that you must be mad if you’ve got to Pen y Pass and not gone up Snowdon. The other is that most people take the Glyderau on from the … Continue reading
August 4, 2011
by daveroberts
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I recently did Y Garn, from Ogwen on my ML training. Yes, the paths from Ogwen are rockier and more exposed. The NE ridge is arguably the best walk direct to the summit, and reasonably quiet for an Ogwen walk. … Continue reading
August 4, 2011
by daveroberts
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This is the beast of an ascent up Elidir Fawr that is not for the faint hearted with a sadistic 800m of largely slogging on a steep slope with the only respite being the summit. This classic walk returns over … Continue reading
