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There is a wonderful variety of mountain walks to be had, each with their own appearance, character, atmosphere, outlook and uniqueness. The steepest routes are not necessarily the most scenic or desirable nor should be necessarily aspired to. Infact it is far more enjoyable to walk within you capability, an easy relaxing route can be just as rewarding, a healthy challenge at times fits the bill, but avoiding a panic zone!

heights & steepness
There is a wonderful variety of mountain walks to be had, each with their own appearance, character, atmosphere, outlook and uniqueness. The steepest routes are not necessarily the most scenic or desirable nor should be necessarily aspired to. Infact it is far more enjoyable to walk within you capability, an easy relaxing route can be just as rewarding, a healthy challenge at times fits the bill, but avoiding a panic zone!

some examples:
SEA | LOW HILLS below 300m | HILLS below 600m | MEDIUM PEAKS over 600m | HIGH PEAKS over 800m | |
FLAT / EASY | Harlech beach | Llyn Adair | n/a | n/a | |
EASY INCLINE | coastal path | Circuit around Ysfar-nogog | Stone circle, Rhinogs | n/a | n/a |
GRADUAL INCLINE | Roman steps, Rhinogs/ | Roman steps, Rhinogs/ | Moelwyn Bach | Cadair Idris, pony track, Snowdon Llanberis path | |
MEDIUM STEEPNESS | Roman Steps, Rhinogs | Cnicht | Y Garn/ Arenig Fawr/Snowdon Pyg track | ||
STEADY SLOG | Rhobell Fawr/ Rhinog Fawr, Diffwys | Carnedd Llewelyn/ Moel Hebog/ Moelwyn Mawr, Snowdona Ranger track | |||
STEEP | Crib Goch, Watkin track Snowdon, Glyder Fach, Foxes track Cadari Idris | ||||
SCRAMBLING | Moel Llyfnant | Nantle Ridge/ Cnicht | Tryfan / Ridge Moel Siabod/ Gribin Ridge, Glydderau | ||
ENDURANCE | Ynys to Llandanog | Cnicht + Moelwyns, Rhinog Ridge, Nantle Ridge | Snowdon horseshoe/ Ridge of Cadair Idris/ Carneddau/ Glydderau, Y Garn horseshoe |