Nantlle Ridge Circular Walk (Part 2)

From the summit of Craig Cwm Silyn, I would need to descend from the Nantlle Ridge and then find my way in to Beddgelert Forest. I could see a lack of footpaths and bridleways on the OS map. Yet I had faith in the route I had found online…

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Nantlle Ridge Circular Walk (Part 1)

I’d been wanting to walk the Nantlle Ridge for a few years, prior to this trip. My original plan was to to it in March 2023. However, the weather was awful for much of that week and instead, I settled for a lowland walk through nearby Beddgelert Forest.

Ridge walks are often some of my favourites and, if I can tie them in to a circular route, it can make for a great day all round. I wasn’t overly familiar with the area and so, put my trust in a route discovered on OS Maps…

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Planning for my Cumbria Way Walk

Next month, I’ll be heading north to walk 73 miles across the Lake District, following the Cumbria Way. This will be my first long-distance walk since completing the Cleveland Way in 2021. As before; I’ll be carrying all of my kit and camping along the way!

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Cnicht to Moelwyn Mawr

Monday 27th March 2023

Having climbed to the summit of of Cnicht in time for a mid-morning snack, I was faced with the challenging of heading for Moelwyn Mawr, across the valley, before I would think about lunch.

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