Summit Seekers

Passing several nudist beaches along the way this route serves up some simple scrambling, well trodden tracks and stunning sea swim spots - strip down for a simple naked swim without onlookers!

A pleasant, quiet loop up to the viewpoint above the bay.
Passinf through wild terraced plantations until you reach the ruins of an old settlement and castle neighbouring the more modern and still in use cemetery of St John.

Starting with a wild boat raxi ride around the peninsula this route begins from a quiet, secluded beach.
Hot steep climbs but worth it to gain the ridge.
Steep loose descent for a short moment until you join the more popular and well trodden Camino Trail.

Grade 2+ scramble ascent. Awseome route, good rock. Some tricky sections but very pleasant.
The descent in the gully was very wet and greasy down! Take care

A nice circular loop that takes you up along the much quieter ridge connected to the Glyderau travelling east.
Taking in 2 of the welsh 100 peaks along the way.
Easy to connect back to the start point using the main bridle way from behind Jo Browns in Capel Curig.…

Ascending South Ridge to summit Yr Wyddfa and descending Rhyd Ddu.

A lovely little summit with no specific path but this route is the easiest to navigate and is trodden more than actually routed

Staying up on the hill above the beach is lovely and there is an easy to manage walking path meaning you can leave rhe car behind and save a few pennies on parking.
The colourful village by the sea is an interesting viewpoint but aside from a couple of small…

The high village that overlooks Imlil with its rock ridge line and dramatic mountainous backdrop invites you to wander its narrow maze of steeply climbing steps through the old and traditional window into Moroccan life.
This route takes you past refreshments, lunch, view points and waterfalls.
One note - when…

Hopefully if you have got this far you will be counting this as Day 3! But if you are a little nuts like us, or simply short on time then this is the second part of a long day.
You are retracing your steps now so the route you know.…

An early start for breakfast in the busy hostel sees the majority of groups up and out on the path for 4am (winter, spring ascent).
Head torches on and begin the climb.
No sugar coating this ~ it is at least 2 hours of steep climbing ahead of you and…

A nice, steady ascent up close and personal with the high Atlas.
Passing through a small Moroccan mountain village with a couple of refreshment stops available this part of the trek winds up rocky path ways shared with Mules and descending groups.
A pretty easy climb with only the last…

An acclimatisation day, a popular route that takes you up to the pass and if you want to the small summit above.
Fresh pressed orange juice at the pass was a lovely treat. A good stretch the legs day 🙂

A plod across the sandy dunes from the busy desert camps back to the bus stop town of Mergouza.
A bustling tourist town on the edge of the Sahara. If you are looking for a blend of desert experience with authentic food, Berber music and hospitality while enjoying a few…