Travel Blogs – Hiking Trails – Chronic Illness Diaries
If you are looking for an easy, family-friendly hike, which takes you up high, bags a trig, and provides fantastic views over Llyn Clywedog, then this is the hike for you! The walk up Bryn-Y-Fan is a short 2.5-mile walk along a well-treaded grass path. Some fitness is required, as you climb a total elevation …
If you are looking for an easy, family-friendly hike to do in Eryri National Park, this is one hike to do! Llyn Cwmorthin is a beautiful lake, buried in the Eryri mountains, not far from the village of Tanygrisiau. The area was once a major center for slate quarrying, operating from 1810 to 1939. Today, …
Llandudno is a beautiful seaside town on the North coast of Wales. One of the most popular things to do, is to head The Great Orme, aka Llandudno’s mountain. Honestly, after my visit, I can completely see why! The views up there are incredible! The Great Orme may be known as Llandudno’s mountain, but don’t …
The Four Waterfall Trail is a beautiful hike for waterfalls lovers! Located in Waterfall County, it’s a walk great for the whole family! It is one of the most popular walks to do in the Brecon Beacon National Park! The trail is just short of 6 miles, leading you to four different, beautiful waterfalls. One …
Pen Y Fan, located in the Brecon Beacons National Park, is the highest mountain in South Wales. Sitting at 886 metres above sea level, on a clear day you can as far as the Bristol Channel, Gower Peninsula, and Carmarthen Bay. There are a few different routes you can walk up Pen Y Fan. This …
The Isle of Anglesey is a Welsh island off the coast of North Wales. It’s connected to the mainland by two bridges: the Menai Suspension Bridge and the Britannia Bridge. It is the largest island in Wales and the 5th largest in Britain. Anglesey is separated from mainland Wales by the Menai Strait. Here are …
Aber Falls is one incredible waterfall! The 37 metre waterfall, located in Snowdonia National Park is one not to be missed! The walk to Aber Falls is 2-miles long. The most popular route is the gravel track to and from the waterfall. However, if you are like me, enjoy getting away from the crowds, and …
If you are a hiker, love a bit of scrambling, and love the mountains, then this is definitely one for you! This is one my favourite all-time walks! It’s such a fun hike from start to end, with incredible views along the way. Y Garn, located in the Ogwen Valley, is one of the Welsh …
Pary Mountain is an 18th century Copper Kingdom. It’s incredible! As you head into the old minds, you feel as though you have left earth and landed on Mars. It’s an experience not to be missed! You can take whatever route you want around Pary Mountain, just as longs as you reach that trig at …
If you have time for just one walk, one lighthouse, or one beach, then this is where you need to be! My favourite spot on the whole of Anglesey, ticking all 3 boxes! The 4-mile walk will take you along one of the most picturesque beaches on the whole of the island, across a tidal …