The Anglesey Coastal Path. It’s circular, spectacular and low level (well…largely!)…what more could you want from a long distance coastal path? The route around Anglesey, the island tucked up against Wales’s north west coast, is around 125 miles long. A
The future of Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa – have your say
In many ways Snowdon is a victim of its own success. It already has around 400,000 visitors a year, and those numbers are rising. It seems to have a universal appeal. Young and old, seasoned hikers and first time climbers,
Lighting up Tryfan to celebrate 50 years saving lives.
This year Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue organisation (OVMRO) is fifty years old. To mark this birthday team members and supporters recently staged an unusual and memorable night out on Tryfan. Local photographer John Rowell explains… A few months ago Jim
Glacial landforms
Our rich geological and glacial history is ever present in the British landscape today. Glaciers have left a legacy of rugged mountains with steep cliffs and narrow ridges. It is not, however, only in the mountains that we find
Mountain bike route in North Wales
Climb it Range’s North Wales mountain bike route chosen as route of the week today by Ordnance Survey. Check out Jim’s blog here … http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/blog/2015/01/route-of-the-week-off-road-mountain-bike-route-drum-carneddau-mountains/ Climb it Range produce a range of biking T- shirts …. http://www.climbitrange.co.uk/shop#biking
Aber Falls
If you are looking for a short walk in Snowdonia why not head for Aber Falls? This is a popular walk accessible for most people. The waterfall is at its most impressive after rainfall or in the winter months. If you are
Controversial Land Rover film shoot in Snowdonia
It seems that Land Rover – or at least advertising agents acting on their behalf – have made a right mess of Moel Eilio – one of Snowdonia’s iconic peaks that offers 360-degree views across Snowdonia. The view’s so good
Sunrise from Cnicht on Midsummer’s Day
I’ve always wanted to reach the peak of Cnicht on midsummer’s day, to catch the sunrise and looks over the border hills to the east. With this in mind, I had to make an early start. The alarm was set
Climbing Snowdon
Our route to the Summit with family members aged between 9 and 70. We climbed Snowdon as our family were gathering in North Wales for the Easter break. The weather forecast was good so three generations of Climb it Rangers set off to conquer
Fossils on Snowdon
Taking a break from promoting our new Jurassic Coast designs we headed off to Snowdonia for the Easter break. We therefore thought we were haunted by fossils and all things prehistoric when the youngest member of the Climb it Range