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

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

■ Distance: 10 miles/16.5km ■ Time: 7 hours ...

Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon 3559ft/1085m

When we visited Beddgelert last June, we left home in shorts and T-shirts following a heatwave across the UK. The sun was shining, and we were confident it would stay warm for the week ahead. So imagi

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