The Arans
Distance: 11 Miles
Total Ascent: 1180m
OS Map: OL23
A great day out in the Cambrian Mountains taking in Aran Fawddwy 905m and Aran Benllyn 884m. If you want away from the hustle and bustle this is a fine hike and one you are likely to do to again.
The vista from the The Aran Ridge is quite spectacular with 360 views including Cadair Idris, The Rhynogs, the peaks of North Eryri, Bala, Lake Vyr
Pumlumon (Plynlimon)
Distance: 5 Miles
Total Ascent: 350m
OS Map: 213
A short but sweet hike in the Cambrian Mountains and the highest point in Ceredigion at 750m. Nice views of Nant y Moch Reservoir and on a clear day both the Rhinogs and Aran Fawddwy can be seen in the distance to the North.
Great area for a wild camp. There is a car park off the A44 at the start of the route map which you will need
Pen yr Ole Wen and the Carnedds
Distance: 11 Miles
Total Ascent: 1280m
OS Map: OL17
A fine route in the heart of Eryri hitting the peaks of Pen yr Ole Wen 978m, Carnedd Dafydd 1044m, Carnedd Llewelyn 1064m and Pen yr Helgi Du 833m. There is an amount of scrambling involved, some steep sections which cannot be avoided and it's a good distance, so be prepared. This is a proper day out in the mountains a
Maesglase Linear
Distance: 8.4 Miles
Total Ascent: 760m
OS Map: OL23
A linear walk in South Eryri taking in the peaks of Cribin Fach 659m and Cribin Fawr 650m, Craig Portas 600m, Maesglase and Maen Du 674m.
Terrain is mainly peat bog but easy to navigate. The 360 degree views on a good day are fantastic including Cadair Idris and Rhinogydd.
There is an easy extension to reach Waun Oer 670m if time allow
Y Lethr & Diffwys
Distance: 11.5 Miles
Total Ascent: 884m
OS Map: OL18
A very pleasant route in the Rhinogydd Range and not technical. The route climbs gradually and then steepens as you start to head to the peak of Y Lethr 756m. With Rhinog Fawr and Rhino Fach right next door views on a good day are awesome!
The route then descends Y Lethr the way you have climbed and follows the drystone wall all th
Y Garn, Glyder Fawr & Glyder Fach
Distance: 7 Miles
Total Ascent: 1000m
OS Map: OL17
A spectacular circular route in the Glyderau, hitting the summits of Y Garn 947m, Glyder Fawr 1001m and Glyder Fach 994m. Plenty of testing terrain but extremely rewarding, not for the faint hearted. Views if clear are some of the best in Snowdonia!
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