9 into the valleys

In the second part of his Ultimate Climbing Guide, Simon Warren plots a feast of spicy ascents in north Wales

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

DIFFICULTY EASY DISTANCE 14KM TIME 5 HOURS ...

BACK in the days when a tankful of petrol cost as much as we pay for a coffee today, our sunny Sunday afternoon treat was a drive out. If we weren’t aiming for the beach, our route took us north to th

THE BIG RIDE

This route presents a more interesting way to climb one of the Lake District ’s best-known mountains, taking in several superb peaks along the way.