Guided Walking

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Guided Walking

As a member of the Mountain Training Association, Tim is an experienced leader. Find Tim Stott on the MTA database here. He holds the Summer and Winter Mountain Leader Awards, has trained students as mountain leaders at Liverpool John Moores University for over 20 years and has been a walk leader for HF Holidays for 10 years. The walks below are graded from 1 (easy) to 5 challenging.

A List of Guided Walks with downloadable maps & walk statistics

Walk TitleGradeDistance (km)height Gain (m)Max Height (m)HoursRoute/Map No.
EASIER WALKS
Tre’r Ceiri Hill Fort24.53454654-5View Map
Porthmadog to Criccieth211156374-6View Map
Coed Obry-Tyddyn Gwyn -Llanfrothen282711744-5View Map
Aberglaslyn, Llyn Dinas and Cwm Bychan284002954-5View Map
Morfa Bychan – Criccieth loop292282104-5View Map
Coed Obry-Rhyd-Llyn Mair & return2/3114003574-6View Map
Moel y Guest, Porthmadog loop263212623-4View Map
MEDIUM WALKS
Tryfan3/485969175-7View Map
Moel Eilio396817165-7View Map
Cnicht395676895-7View Map
Arenig Fawr3125878545-7View Map
Moel Siabod3107558725-7View Map
Nantlle Ridge3118947205-7View Map
Meol Hebog311.59157845-7View Map
Coed Obry-Llanfrothen-Llyn y Garnedd-Tan y Bwlch-Llyn Mair & Return3/414.55224955-6View Map
Yr Aran from Rhyd Ddu3/4105367474-6View Map
HARDER WALKS

Recommended Equipment you will need

  • Good fitting & comfortable waterproof walking boots (preferably full leather uppers) with good quality insoles and socks
  • Gaiters (are useful in wet weather and while walking through long vegetation)
  • Full waterproof jacket and over trousers (breathable material is best, eg Goretex)
  • A good quality day sac (usually 35-45 litres is an optimum size to carry your spare clothes, first aid kit, water, flask and food)
  • First Aid Kit and plastic (orange) bivvy bag
  • Map in waterproof map case, and compass (if you have them)
  • Whistle
  • Food and Water (spare food which you do not plan to eat in case of an emergency)
  • Unbreakable thermos flask with hot drink
  • Sun cream (in summer)
  • Spare warm jumper/Fleece
  • Hat & Gloves (yes, even in summer these can be essential)
  • Mobile phone (with camera, and map/navigation app?). Bring a power pack to charge if your battery runs out later in the day
  • You are advised to carry walking poles (these are useful, particularly on steep descents and can be useful in emergencies).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What equipment do I need ?

A: There is an equipment list on this page (above).

A: Tim, your guide, has 35 years experience of leading groups in the mountains. He holds the Summer and Winter Mountain Leader Awards which qualify him to lead groups on any UK mountain all year round.

A: Your guide is a qualified First Aider and carries a first aid kit, mobile phone, emergency shelter and personal locator beacon. We plan escape routes and know the best ways to get help locally. In extreme emergencies we will call for Rescue Services if necessary. We ask all members of the party to act responsibly and to help in an emergency if/where they can.

A: Yes, we can organise this on request. There are various versions of Three Peaks Challenge and more information can be found by clicking here