Heath or Moor Walk. It has so many trails, numerous routes and I think the most incredible panoramic views today I saw Snowdonia and Liverpool.

relaxing. peaceful. easy

On a fairly sunny, lockdown Sunday morning, my sister and I wanted to get out of the house for our daily exercise and some fresh air. There is only so many times you can walk around the same block, every single day, until it just becomes plain boring. My mum suggested Hope Mountain as she was a regular when she was young. She used to hike up with her jam butties and spend the day up there. Lucky for us, the mountain is literally on our doorstep with it being just a 5-10 minute drive away. 

I had to get the address up on my google maps, it sounds crazy with it being so close to home, but I just had no idea how to get up there. I haven’t been driving long and I have never had to drive up steep hills to get anywhere before, so at some points I had to hold on tight to the wheel and try to not look down. On the way up, we passed a few hikers which I’m guessing are the locals from surrounding villages heading on up to Hope Mountain too. After following google maps through tight country lanes, the destination was on my left. I parked up on the side of the road where others parked too.

Just near the car park, we spotted a small gate so we headed on through and followed the path that took us pass grazing animals minding their own business. I thought it was great you could get up close to the lovely animals, I was pretty chuffed and I think it is a lovely attribute to the walk. It was quiet up here, but we did pass two professional walkers who were ready and kitted out, whereas me and my sister, not quite so. We got caught in heavy rain, so did have to cut our walk short which was disappointing, we will be more prepared next time.

Waun Y Llyn has always been a destination that has drawn people, to walk up and explore. 100s of years ago a walk up Hope mountain was part of a spa retreat for those people who seek nature and relaxation all in one. The area has plenty of wildlife, full of bushes growing bilberry. If you are visiting in August time, make sure to bring along a bag or a bucket and pick your own bilberry which I’m sure will make some lovely muffins.

The area has plenty of wildlife

I captured some amazing photographs of the beautiful views of Wales and the surrounding areas of the countryside that I will make sure to post on my Instagram! I have to return back to Hope mountain because there is still so much I didn’t see!