North Face of Tryfan – Scrambling
You should book a guided day scrambling up Tryfan, it’s one of the UK’s most famous mountains and it’s a marvelous day out. The North Ridge of Tryfan is an excellent intro to scrambling in North Wales, it’ll be a…
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Mountain Leader Training Courses North Wales 2026
We've decided to subsidise Mountain Leader Training Courses in 2026.
The Best Layering System for Hillwalking in the UK
This guide covers the best base layers, mid-layers, and outer layers, along with tips for choosing the right gear for British conditions.
Down Jackets vs Synthetic Jackets in the UK
Down and synthetic insulated jackets both have their strengths and weaknesses, knowing when and where to use each one can make all the difference.
What is a ‘Quality Mountain Day’ for the Mountain Leader Award?
If you’re working towards the Mountain Leader Award, you’ve likely come across the term 'Quality Mountain Day' (QMD). But what exactly qualifies as a QMD for an aspirant Mountain Leader.
Darn Tough Socks – Gear Review
Darn Tough Socks - Warm, Hard Wearing, Life Time Guarantee
AKU Boots – Gear Review
AKU Boots - Basically they're great.
Walks in Eryri – Moel Hebog in Winter
A 3 hour mountain walk that takes in the summit of Moel Hebog via the North East Ridge.
Shorter Mountain Walks in Eryri – Moelwyn Mawr West Ridge
A 3 hour mountain walk that takes in the summit of Moelwyn Mawr via the West Ridge.
Shorter Mountain Walks in Eryri – Craig Cwm Silyn
A 3 hour mountain walk that takes in the summit of Craig Cwm Silyn and the lakes of LLynau Cwm Silyn.