Routes backyard big rides

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THE BIG RIDE

‘ Another day in the simulation. Switzerland.exe is running flawlessly,’ says Material-Resist3770 above a mountain scene so stunningly perfect that it could be computer-generated. This internet post i

Places we've been, things we've seen, and mountain-related stuff we like

Glyndŵr’s Way is an ideal national trail on which to dip your toe into the magic of long-distance walking. Francesca Donovan is your guide to exploring the magic and mythology of Mid-Wales, bookended by the mountains of Eryri and Bannau Brycheiniog

In the first week of September, this year’s six-stage Tour of Britain runs from east to west, finishing in Wales