#Crib Goch

[merinsedai]

Eight years ago I was possessed with the idea of doing a ‘30 before 30 challenge’ Then I got pregnant (which, tbh *was* on the list, so… 🤷‍♀️) and thought ‘well I can’t go skydiving, do a tölt on an Icelandic horse, or eat an oyster now, so I (as is my wont) sacked the whole thing off.

Still, I did do the first one- climb Mount Snowdon. And I’m very happy to say that it was a great experience and I will never have to do it again. Why would I when the weather was perfect and the views spectacular the first time? I think I’d be pretty disappointed hiking all up there to low cloud, mizzle and no view. I was obsessed with those lakes. So pretty.

Perhaps I can transfer over the things from original list and try a 40 before 40 😂. After all, I’ve still never tried an oyster…

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Exploring the UK's National Parks- Weekend Adventures for Nature-Loving Students

The UK’s national parks are famous, highly valued places to unwind, hike, climb, cycle, and paddle. Davies says, ‘They are also refuges for rare wildlife, plants, and distinctive habitats, and they are essential to solving some of the most important issues facing our nation today, like welfare, climate change, and biodiversity loss.'

Information about the National Parks of the UK

In 1951, the Peak District became the first region to be designated as a National Park. Each National Park is overseen by a different organization, with financing provided by the federal government. The authorities have members of paid staff, including rangers, guides, and office workers who cover admin and planning. However, they also have volunteers doing things such as fixing fences and walls, surveying wildlife, and leading guided walks.

If you love to enjoy the outdoors, you will know that National Parks are our playground. You will come across lots of active pursuits like hiking, climbing, and cycling, along with adrenaline-fuelled fun. There are various National Parks here, go have a look below:

• The Brecon Beacons-

 520 square miles make up the Brecon Beacons National Park, which is located on the boundary between Mid Wales and South Wales. The four mountain ranges are The Black Mountains, the Central Beacons, the Forest Fawr, and the Black Mountains.

• Broads-

 Over 25% of the rarest animals and plants in the UK can be found on the Broads. It's situated in Suffolk and Norfolk. The area was mined for peat fuel, and the mines flooded in the fourteenth century.

• Cairngorms-

 Scotland's northeast is home to the Cairngorms National Park. This area has an incredible landscape from wild mountains and heather moorlands to forests and lowland habitat.

• Dartmoor-

 It is well known for its untamed, wide-open moorlands, unusual animals, and granite tors. The area is 368 square miles. It is located in Devon. Many outdoor pursuits are available here, like hiking, climbing, caving, kayaking, and cycling. However, this is the only authorized wild camping area in England.

• Snowdonia-

 Its headquarters are in northwest Wales and its total area is 823 square miles. It has a rich past that extends back to the days of slate mining. There are remnants of slate quarries everywhere in the region. It has the highest mountain in Wales. The airy Crib Goch is a knife-edged arête and Grade 1 scramble to the summit. The Llanberis Path is less exposed but still a strenuous walk of 9 miles.

• Exmoor-

 It is located in west Somerset and North Devon. The National Park was Europe’s first Drak Sky Reserve, making it a great stargazing area. It is a 267.5 square mile area of gorgeous coastline and high, open moorland. It is known for its wild ponies and a plethora of outdoor activities, including mountain biking on over 400 km of Bridleways. The walking routes are different and even include a couple of long-distance paths passing through: the South West Coast Path and the Coleridge Way.

• Lake District-

 Northwest England's Lake District is the famous national park in the United Kingdom. It is a known tourist place that is spread in a hilly 912 square mile area. The national park contains a list of sixteen bodies of water.

• Loch Lomond and the Trossachs-

 The area of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs is 720 square miles. You will see diverse wildlife here, like red squirrels, highland cattle, red deer, otters, harbour porpoises, and common seals. The park provides a whole range of activities. Wild camping is permissible but there is a camping management zone covering a few areas between March and September.

• New Forest-

 It is based in southern England. Native ponies, forest trails, and heathlands are the park's main draws. It covers an area of 219 square miles and has everything from water sports to cycling, archery, and walking. This is an essential location for nature and conservation. The open heathland makes it home to uncommon varieties of plants and creatures.

• North York Moors-

 There are 26 miles of coastline within the 554 square mile North York Moors National Park. It has 44,000 hectares of heather moorland mixed with small pockets of forest. Some 180 million years ago, the formation of the rocks and cliffs along the coast happened during the Jurassic period. The beaches of North York Moor are a perfect place to locate fossils.

• Northumberland-

 Between the Scottish border to the north and Hadrian's Wall to the south is this 410 square-mile national park. It is the most beautiful and serene national park, with uncommon fauna and breath-taking scenery. There is observation platforms spread out across this park, which boasts the biggest protected Dark Sky Park in all of Europe. The most popular thing to do in Northumberland is go walking.

• The Peak District-

 One of the most popular national parks in the UK is this one. It is roughly 555 square miles in size and is situated in central England. Climbing is very popular in the area, and many climbers decide to attend the institutions in Sheffield, which is not far away. Around 10,000 gritstone pathways are recorded in the Peak District.

Student Tenant will help you out more when you choose to live in this city. We have properties near all the popular places. We provide you with the best student accommodation in this city. You won't run into any problems if you choose to stay with us because of our highly skilled crew. We offer the pupils round-the-clock assistance. We are available to you at any time of day. Our team is globally present and any student can reach us easily. The team that is there for the students are all experts. They will give the best guidance to the students.

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The Heights of Crib Goch

The rock step towers above us. It is very steep, almost vertical, but doesn’t look impossible. We clamber up to the base of a narrow crack between …The Heights of Crib Goch

[bikepackinguk]

A snowy day spent crossing Crib Goch! My plans for completing the horseshoe were a little scuppered by the pretty awful weather coming in, so decided to go with the contingency plan and trek back down to Llanberis after hitting the summit.

Some pretty hairy going at times with the ridges requiring careful navigation in the snow, but eventually made it round to get a well earned pint and hot pub meal.

Very few photos taken due to the soggy conditions up in the clouds, but we'll see what the Gopro managed to capture once back home. For now, it's an early lie down in the tent to rest up the legs before tomorrow's journey back.

TTFN!

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Day 82 - to Col de Serra (1384 metres)

By the time I’d lazed around with the next chapter of Crawford’s book on Borders (a wonderful section about Hadrian’s Wall) the clear skies had darkened. I looked up from my book and was shaken into action.

First stop was the epicerie to pick up some bread, a slice of cranberry flan and a strong local beer. Roja waited outside as ever, and these days, is even tolerant of the resident cat. He has embarrassed me several times in this regard before..

There was just about a view of Puy Mary spectacular peak directly ahead as we headed up the pass, and the conical and conspicuous Puy Griou to the east, though by the time we got to the pass, Peyrol, at 1589 metres, all had disappeared, and we were enveloped in cloud. At least the rain kept off.

I had in mind a longer circuit than we actually undertook. Conditions weren’t great, the steep rock coming off Puy Mary was slippery in places, to which my hip doesn’t respond well. I was keen to do the narrow ridge, the Brèche de Roland, but decided against it for now. That can join the ever-lengthening list of routes to undertake once bionic.

I’ve seen such ‘warning’ or ‘prudence’ signs many times in Europe when approaching something challenging. I always compare it to the UK where, despite quite frequent debates, we choose not to warn anyone. Think of Crib Goch, Y Gribin, the Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête, Striding and Swirral Edges for examples.

The track was quite busy, mainly with trail runners. It seems this is a very popular area for the sport, with the National team training here this last week. I chatted to a few, one was a guy guiding a group, another just a couple of women out for the morning. I also chatted to a young Australian woman and her partner, who was French. They live in Perth, but travel to France each year. Incredibly, this, just the simple ascent of Puy Mary, was her first ever mountain hike, which might explain why they were as slow as me. Roja and I hike on mountains every day, sometimes more often than that, and it serves to remember that many people must lead their whole lives without going anywhere near a mountain.

I was out for a couple of hours, and just as we returned to the van the rain started with ferocity. We drove slowly down to Col de Serra, only ten kilometres, at 1384 metres, and found an excellent place to stay at the (closed) visitor’s centre car park, and settled in for a long lunch, and some sport.

At 6:30 pm the rain eased enough to step outside, and we wandered an hour or so on a grassy ridge with a gentle ascent, encountering some wild horses, friendly as ever. These are Cheval d’Auvergne, used to the rugged terrain and the weather. Easily identifiable by their thick, often blonde, mane. After the heavy rain of the afternoon the rising mist and cloud conjured up a special atmosphere.

There are a couple of other vans here only, usually on a weekend in May, the place would be much busier.

[monicdzej]

I climbed another thing! Crib Goch and Tryfan in Snowdonia ;D

[c4ssaela]

photo by J

[angiethewitch]

one of my goals in life is to climb crib goch. look up YouTube videos of ppl climbing it, it looks exhilarating

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Crib Goch, Snowdonia 

[mwwtt]

Sunrise on Red Ridge

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Crib Goch, Snowdonia National Park, Wales.

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The defiant Crib Goch - Snowdonia National Park, Wales by Alejandro Roman Gonzalez

[gingybeer-blog]

I climbed another thing! Crib Goch in Snowdonia ;D

The surprising thing was it wasn’t as scary as we initially thought, it was a dry, warm sunny day, so we were very sure footed and I was wearing my new winter mountaineering boots which have better grip than my current climbing shoes -.-

I noticed that my general fitness level is getting better too! I didn’t have to stop for breaks and I was walking faster than my boyfriend, he had to keep telling me to slow down as he was struggling. Scrambling was super easy and I was taking more risks but still in control, it was a real boost in my confidence overall!

I think I finished the day on 19km, I’ve done longer walks before in the week but the tax on the body from constant use of the upper body really slows you down. I’m glad I’ve done it and now I’m looking into my next scrambling challenge!

I treated myself to pizza at the end of the day :P

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[OC] Crib Goch, Wales [3246 x 3200] via /r/EarthPorn https://ift.tt/39In5mb