Description
The landscape and the journey
Terry Fletcher explores northern Wales’s sharp ridges, broad plateaux, woods and sheltered valleys. Discover classic summits and less-known areas of Eryri, also called Snowdonia, with nature and history alongside the walking.
Routes and itinerary options
Forty suggestions cover Carneddau, Glyderau, Snowdon, Rhinogs and Cadair Idris. Snowdon Horseshoe, Tryfan and Y Garn feature alongside river and woodland walks. Four routes involve British grade-one scrambling; a demanding two-day itinerary links all fifteen Welsh 3000-foot peaks.
Maps and practical planning
1:50,000 OS maps accompany starts, distance, elevation, time, difficulty and summary tables. Parking, public transport, accommodation and a Welsh–English glossary support planning from a base. Use the route information to compare stages, plan your stops and check practical arrangements before departure.
Choosing the right trip
Easy walks and exposed, strenuous mountain days demand different skills. Ridge routes require scrambling experience and confidence on steep terrain; lower walks provide alternatives when mountain weather deteriorates. Choose an itinerary that fits your experience and available time, allowing flexibility for weather and local conditions.
About this edition
English-language guidebook by Terry Fletcher. First edition published in 2016, with subsequent reprints. 224 pages. ISBN 9781852847678.
