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The route along the Dragon’s Back is a favourite walk for many an
Kerry Walker takes a road trip through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
When the weather gods deem the mountains of North Wales inclement, there’s a group of hills nearby that nearly always defy the order from on-high. The Llyn Peninsula’s Yr Eifl, is a case of three for one, and all in half a day.
For a walk which visits quiet hills and explores post-industrial dereliction, Eryri ’s Moelwyns are second to none.
■ Distance: 8½ miles/13.7km ■ Time: 5 hours ■ Grade: Challenging
DIFFICULTY MEDIUM DISTANCE 8.2KM TIME 4-6 HOURS TOTAL ASCENT ...
No need for blood, sweat or tears here, as the smiles break out on the easier edge of the Southern Uplands ’ Galloway Hills.