Pen y fan circuit

Andrew Galloway walks a linear route that’s a microcosm of Wales’ best bits

A little light mountain camping makes this 3-dayer in Snowdonia the perfect long weekend route.

Twenty-five years ago, large chunks of Eryri’s Aran range were out of bounds. That all changed in 2000. To celebrate a quarter-century of the legislation that changed the game, Trail set out to walk the entire ridge… unobstructed.

■ Distance: 11½ miles/18.2km ■ Time: 7 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

STIPERSTONES RIDGE CIRCULAR Level Moderate Elevation gain 164m Length 4.8km (1hr 25min) Description A rugged walk across a dramatic ridge with panoramic views over the Shropshire Hills, featuring uniq

Vivienne Crow gets to walk two National Trails for the price of one