Further Routes
by Nicholas Livesey
- Alport Castles - the Pride of Peakland 22 Feb, 2013
- The Round of Marchlyn Mawr 22 Feb, 2012
- The Fairfield Horseshoe 18 Nov, 2011
- Blencathra's classic ridges: Sharp Edge & Halls Fell 17 Nov, 2011
- The Coledale Round 17 Nov, 2011
- The round of Gasgale Gill 1 Nov, 2011
- The Southern Carneddau 21 Oct, 2011
- The Langdale Pikes via Jack's Rake 19 Oct, 2011
- Moel Siabod - Snowdonia's best half day? 16 Oct, 2011
- Cnicht - The Welsh Matterhorn 10 Oct, 2011
Denni
19 Jan, 2012
Totally agree to staying on that side of the mountain. At the last meet in December, we went along from the car park up to Yr Aran, back down and then up the ridge which had quite a bit of snow at about 800m and then if you're not expecting it, a wee bit of exposure made worse by the wee bit of ice that was there. Then from the summit, down the same way to then pick up the Rhyd Ddu path back to the car park. Great day out and hardly anyone around. Thoroughly recommended even if you are an out of shape stay at home dad and you were blowing out of your arse!
Andy Mountains
19 Jan, 2012
A very clear description of an excellent route, one of the best walking days Snowdonia has to offer in my opinion. Re your comment: 'However, before you get there the map may tempt you with a cross country route which cuts out the final couple of miles of road walking..' This is a very interesting end to the walk taking you through some fascinating disused quarry workings & over the top of slag heaps. As you say though, navigation can be slightly more problematic than a standard 'path', especially if in very low cloud. Looking forward to your next route card Mr.L!
Mike Peacock
19 Jan, 2012
Agreed. The path is hard to follow but (from memory) am I not correct in thinking there are occasional way markers?
Denni
19 Jan, 2012
We lost the path at some point so followed the line of the stream which eventually leads you back to the better maintained path. Didn't see any markers, what would they look like Mike?
Banned User 77
19 Jan, 2012
Its fine.. its marked by marker posts.. its getting more eroded now so easier to follow. The only time its slightly tricky is in the quarry but that's because you suddenly climb again... But its a must for the horseshoe.. makes it far more enjoyable and a more natural cicruit..