August 2, 2017 1. Crimpiau circular walk from Capel Curig, Snowdonia National Park After our climb to the top of Snowdon, we decided to make an easier walk the next day. The walk up Crimpiau is a walk to a summit without aiming for the highest peaks. They promise magnificent views of Snowdon horseshoe, Mymbyr … Lees verder
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Conquering Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
August 2, 2017 Yr Wyddfa (the tomb or the tumulus) is with 1085 m the highest peak of Eryri (Snowdonia), and the highest peak of the UK outside of Scotland. The tomb or cairn in question is said to mark the grave of the fierce giant Rhita Gawr (or Fawr), who made himself a cloak … Lees verder
Walking Holiday in Eryri or Snowdonia National Park, North Wales
August 1, 2017 After our wonderful hiking holiday in the Pyrenees of Spain, we planned a second outdoor holiday with our children in Wales. My son really wanted to see Snowdonia which looked indeed gorgeous from the pictures boasting walking routes for all levels. One downside: even in summer it rains a lot in … Lees verder
Two walks in Valle de Tena
July 6, 2017 Ordesa valley consists of three valleys: Ordesa, Anisclo and Pineta. But from our base in Torla it is more than an hour by car to get to Valle de Pineta. Valle de Tena on the other hand is only 45 minutes away from Torla. Our guidebook also mentioned that the Pineta valley … Lees verder
Anisclo valley in Ordesa
July 5, 2017 Where Ordesa Canyon is rough and wild, Anisclo is fairytale like and colourful. The Ordesa canyon is made by glacier ice while the Anisclo canyon is formed by water. The river Rio Bellos runs through the Anisclo canyon and colours in some places blue-green and forms pools in other areas. The Anisclo … Lees verder