Region guide

Wales

Mountain region covering Wales principal areas and historic county search variants.

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Adventures

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Mountains

Routes

Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.

Moderate

Blaenau Gwent Three Peaks Route

Blaenau Gwent Three Peaks links Gwastad, Coity Mountain, and Mynydd Carn-y-cefn in one compact mountain line. The route is modeled as a continuous walking challenge with approximate timing for a 1-day push.

  • Distance16.1 km
  • DaysOne day
  • High point576M
Moderate

Bridgend Three Peaks Route

Bridgend Three Peaks links Mynydd Caerau, Mynydd Llangeinwyr, and Pant Blaenhirwr in one compact mountain line. The route is modeled as a continuous walking challenge with approximate timing for a 1-day push.

  • Distance16 km
  • DaysOne day
  • High point568M
Challenging

Caerphilly Three Peaks Route

Caerphilly Three Peaks links Mynydd Maen [Mynydd Twyn-glas], Cefn y Brithdir, and Rhymney Hill as a practical county challenge rather than one single uninterrupted mountain path. The route uses the strongest summit order and expects short connector transfers between mountain bases over about 2 days.

  • Distance23 km
  • Days2 days
  • High point473M
Challenging

Cardiff Three Peaks Route

Cardiff Three Peaks links Garth Hill, Woodhill, and Craig Llysfaen in one compact mountain line. The route is modeled as a continuous walking challenge with approximate timing for a 1-day push.

  • Distance19.8 km
  • DaysOne day
  • High point307M
Challenging

Carmarthenshire Three Peaks Route

Carmarthenshire Three Peaks links Bannau Sir Gaer, Garreg Las, and Garreg Lwyd in one compact mountain line. The route is modeled as a continuous walking challenge with approximate timing for a 1-day push.

  • Distance17.9 km
  • DaysOne day
  • High point749M
Challenging

Ceredigion Three Peaks Route

Ceredigion Three Peaks links Pumlumon Fawr, Pen Pumlumon Llygad-bychan (copa dwyreiniol), and Pen Pumlumon Arwystli in one compact mountain line. The route is modeled as a continuous walking challenge with approximate timing for a 1-day push.

  • Distance9.8 km
  • DaysOne day
  • High point752M
Challenging

Conwy Three Peaks Route

Conwy Three Peaks links Carnedd Llywelyn, Carnedd Dafydd, and Glyder Fawr in one compact mountain line. The route is modeled as a continuous walking challenge with approximate timing for a 2-day push.

  • Distance17.5 km
  • Days2 days
  • High point1,064M
Challenging

Denbighshire Three Peaks Route

Denbighshire Three Peaks links Moel Sych, Cadair Fronwen, and Moel Fferna in one compact mountain line. The route is modeled as a continuous walking challenge with approximate timing for a 1-day push.

  • Distance19.8 km
  • DaysOne day
  • High point827M
Moderate

Flintshire Three Peaks Route

Flintshire Three Peaks links Moel Famau, Moel Dywyll, and Moel Llys-y-coed in one compact mountain line. The route is modeled as a continuous walking challenge with approximate timing for a 1-day push.

  • Distance10.9 km
  • DaysOne day
  • High point555M
Challenging

Gwynedd Three Peaks Route

Gwynedd Three Peaks links Yr Wyddfa, Carnedd Ugain, and Carnedd Llywelyn in one compact mountain line. The route is modeled as a continuous walking challenge with approximate timing for a 2-day push.

  • Distance24.1 km
  • Days2 days
  • High point1,085M
Challenging

Isle of Anglesey Three Peaks Route

Isle of Anglesey Three Peaks links Holyhead Mountain, Mynydd Bodafon [Yr Arwydd], and Mynydd Eilian as a practical county challenge rather than one single uninterrupted mountain path. The route uses the strongest summit order and expects short connector transfers between mountain bases over about 3 days.

  • Distance31.8 km
  • Days3 days
  • High point220M
Challenging

Merthyr Tydfil Three Peaks Route

Merthyr Tydfil Three Peaks links Pen Garnbugail, Cefn Cil-Sanws, and Garn Ddu in one compact mountain line. The route is modeled as a continuous walking challenge with approximate timing for a 1-day push.

  • Distance23.8 km
  • DaysOne day
  • High point477M

Showing 12 of 24 routes linked to this region.

Towns and villages

Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.

Route access point

Blaenau Gwent Three Peaks Finish

Reference finish access point used for the Blaenau Gwent Three Peaks route on the approach to Mynydd Carn-y-cefn. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.

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Blaenau Gwent Three Peaks Start

Reference start access point used for the Blaenau Gwent Three Peaks route on the approach to Gwastad. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.

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Bridgend Three Peaks Finish

Reference finish access point used for the Bridgend Three Peaks route on the approach to Pant Blaenhirwr. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.

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Bridgend Three Peaks Start

Reference start access point used for the Bridgend Three Peaks route on the approach to Mynydd Caerau. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.

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Caerphilly Three Peaks Finish

Reference finish access point used for the Caerphilly Three Peaks route on the approach to Rhymney Hill. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.

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Caerphilly Three Peaks Start

Reference start access point used for the Caerphilly Three Peaks route on the approach to Mynydd Maen [Mynydd Twyn-glas]. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.

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Cardiff Three Peaks Finish

Reference finish access point used for the Cardiff Three Peaks route on the approach to Craig Llysfaen. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.

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Cardiff Three Peaks Start

Reference start access point used for the Cardiff Three Peaks route on the approach to Garth Hill. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.

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Carmarthenshire Three Peaks Finish

Reference finish access point used for the Carmarthenshire Three Peaks route on the approach to Garreg Lwyd. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.

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Carmarthenshire Three Peaks Start

Reference start access point used for the Carmarthenshire Three Peaks route on the approach to Bannau Sir Gaer. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.

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Ceredigion Three Peaks Finish

Reference finish access point used for the Ceredigion Three Peaks route on the approach to Pen Pumlumon Arwystli. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.

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Ceredigion Three Peaks Start

Reference start access point used for the Ceredigion Three Peaks route on the approach to Pumlumon Fawr. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.