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

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

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

Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon 3559ft/1085m

■ Distance: 6½ miles/10.5km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ ...

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