moel a mynydd – hill & mountain

moel a mynydd

a personal blog

The lower slopes of Moel Famau, Clwydian Range in evening sunlight, taken from Foel FEnlli

walking and hiking in the hills & mountains of the clwydian, llantysilio & berwyn ranges of north east wales

… and sometimes beyond

Tag: Peak District

  • 4 Short Walks in the Peak District

    4 Short Walks in the Peak District

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    Phil Rees
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    I had 4 nights booked in a small self-catering cottage in Chinley, near Chapel-en-le-Frith, slotted in just before the busy half-term week. In the past when I’ve visited the Peaks it’s mainly been to hike the higher ground around Kinder Scout and Bleaklow, but this time I was looking to do some of the smaller…

  • The Roaches, Staffordshire Peak District

    The Roaches, Staffordshire Peak District

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    Phil Rees
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    Mention the Peak District, and many people will think of the ‘High Peak’ around Kinder and Bleaklow. But it’s a huge area, stretching into 6 counties, with the Roaches, a prominent gritstone escarpment with interesting rock formations that cram it with character, sitting on its south-western edge. Approaching from Leek, I headed as most people do…