Walking – Walks With Olly

Walking the Cumbria Way: Day 1

As planned out in a previous post, earlier this year; the Cumbria Way would become my first long-distance walk since the Cleveland Way of September 2021.

Nantlle Ridge Circular Walk (Part 2)

Wednesday 15th May 2024

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…

Nantlle Ridge Circular Walk (Part 1)

Wednesday 15th May 2024

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…

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!