For the holiday weekend I joined the crowds on the classic Brecon Beacons Horseshoe ridge walk. It takes you up Corn Du, Cribyn and Pen y Fan (the highest point south of Snowdonia) in the Brecon Beacons National Park in southern Wales. Despite its popularity, it's one of my favourite walks as it's easily reached yet can feel truly wild. The sweeping landscapes…
The Cotswold Way is one of the UK's National Trails. At 102 miles long, it's no afternoon stroll, but it is a great introduction to long-distance walking: it's very difficult to get lost, you're never far from civilisation, and most importantly there are plenty of country pubs along the way! You can walk the trail in either direction, but I…
On a recent trip to Snowdonia, I discovered the Precipice Walk near Dolgellau. It's a short and easy but perfectly formed trail, ideal for bad weather or rest days, or for those new to hiking. The walk is on a private estate that permits access to the public. To prevent it becoming a right of way, the estate closes access for…