Trail map

Where the walks on this site have taken me — grouped by region, from the Brecon Beacons to the Lake District.

Most of my walking happens in four areas of the UK. Below is a simple guide to the hills and routes covered in the blog and the charity challenges, with summit heights so you can judge the size of the day. Before heading out, always carry a proper map (OS Explorer or Harvey) and check a mountain forecast.

Brecon Beacons, Wales

Brecon Beacons, Wales

  • Pen y Fan 886 m
    The highest point in southern Britain and the hill I keep coming back to — climbed from the Storey Arms, via the Horseshoe and on the Fan Dance route.
  • Corn Du & Cribyn 873 m / 795 m
    Pen y Fan's neighbours, best linked together on the classic horseshoe above the Taf Fechan valley.
Lake District, England

Lake District, England

  • Scafell Pike 978 m
    England's highest mountain: a long, rocky approach and a summit that is often in cloud.
  • Helvellyn & Cat Bells 950 m / 451 m
    One big ridge day and one short family favourite above Derwentwater.
  • Haystacks 597 m
    Small in height but full of character, with tarns and crags above Buttermere.
  • Crag Hill 839 m
    Reached on the Magnificent Seven loop between Buttermere and Braithwaite.
Snowdonia (Eryri), Wales

Snowdonia (Eryri), Wales

  • Tryfan 917 m
    A scramble rather than a walk near the top, with the famous twin stones of Adam and Eve on the summit.
  • Welsh Three Peaks Yr Wyddfa 1,085 m
    Yr Wyddfa, Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan in one push — a test of legs and logistics.
Malvern Hills and Forest of Dean

Malvern Hills & Forest of Dean

  • Worcestershire Beacon 425 m
    The high point of the Malvern ridge, where the 25 Peaks in 2025 challenge finished.
  • Soudley Ponds woodland
    A gentle rainy-day loop through the Forest of Dean, proof that not every good walk needs a summit.

Planning a route

  • Allow roughly an hour for every 4–5 km on the flat, plus extra time for every 300 m of ascent.
  • Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back.
  • Carry layers, food, water and a head torch — even on short winter days.

More practical advice is collected on the Hiking Tips page, and the full trip reports are in the blog.