JB Smith goes searching for solitude in the forested folds of the Rhinogs – and finds himself falling under the spell of Eryri/Snowdonia’s quieter side

3 6.3km/3.9 miles/3-4 hours Ascent 760m/2493ft

7 11.3km / 7 miles / 4.5 hours Ascent 680m/2231ft

2 10.8km / 6.7 miles / 8-9 hours Ascent 1224m/4016ft

Jim Perrin revisits an old haunt to reveal the real high point of the ‘White Barrier’ via Wales’ highest waterfall, a pair of ponies, pubs and ring ouzels thrown in for good measure

Bikes love bends, so find out where the UK’s best combinations of corners are with RiDE’s guide to the ultimate stretches of twisty tarmac