The Best 28 Ridge Walks in Wales

Trust the experts - these are the Welsh 'ridge' walks you really cannot afford to miss!

One of the best things about walking in Wales is the opportunity to walk along high mountain Ridges* with grand vistas on either side.

In fact, after doing all that uphill work to reach a mountain summit - it would be a shame not to venture at least some way along the ridge before descending again to a well earned drink.

Walk The Best 28 Ridge Walks in Wales

But because there are so many great Ridges* in Wales to walk along - deciding which one is the best to do first (or next) can be daunting.

We've been walking Wales for more than 40 years and this list is a collection of 28 of our personal favourites.

This list includes walks, routes and maps in Wales of various lengths, ascents, grades, airiness and popularity so there is bound to be something to suit you (and your energy levels).

In any event, all will take you to the vantage points offering the very best views in Wales - so go on a nice day if you can.

Don't miss The Best 28 Ridge Walks in Wales

This is of course a personal choice and it wasn't easy. Indeed, it has taken over 40 years to compile! However if you prefer to search for your own walks - go4awalk.com has a huge choice of other walks, routes & maps in Wales to choose from including:

• Walks in The Brecon Beacons
  
  
• Our pick of The Best Walks in The Brecon Beacons
  The Brecon Beacons walks any self-respecting walker should not miss . . .
  
  
• Our pick of The Best 'Ridge' Walks in Wales
  Ridge walks with views to cleanse the soul . . .
  
  
• Walks in The Brecon Beacons area of The Brecon Beacons
  Pen y Fan, Fan Brycheiniog, Cribyn, Fan y Big, Fan Frynych, Fan Llia . . .
  
  
• Walks in The Black Mountains area of The Brecon Beacons
  Waun Fach, Twmpa (Lord Hereford's Knob), Black Mountain . . .
  
  
• Peak Bagging Maps & Mountain Tick Lists for The Brecon Beacons
  Never miss a tick in The Brecon Beacons . . .
  
  

• Walks in Snowdonia National Park
  
  
• Our pick of The Best Walks in Snowdonia
  The Snowdonia walks any self-respecting walker should not miss . . .
  
  
• Our pick of The Best 'Ridge' Walks in Wales
  Ridge walks with views to cleanse the soul . . .
  
  
• Walks in The Arans area of Snowdonia
  Aran Fawddwy, Aran Benllyn, Esgeiriau Gwynion . . .
  
  
• Walks in The Arenigs area of Snowdonia
  Arenig Fawr, Moel Llyfnant, Rhobell Fawr, Carnedd y Filiast (Arenigs) . . .
  
  
• Walks in The Berwyns area of Snowdonia
  Cadair Berwyn, Moel Sych, Cadair Bronwen . . .
  
  
• Walks in The Cadair Idris area of Snowdonia
  Cadair Idris, Mynydd Moel, Maesglase (Maen Du), Tarrenhendre . . .
  
  
• Walks in The Carneddau area of Snowdonia
  Carnedd Llewelyn, Carnedd Dafydd, Pen yr Helgi Du . . .
  
  
• Walks in The Glyders (Glyderau) area of Snowdonia
  Glyder Fawr, Glyder Fach, Tryfan, Y Garn, Carnedd y Filiast . . .
  
  
• Walks in The Moel Hebog area of Snowdonia
  Moel Hebog, Craig Cwm Silyn, Trum y Ddysgl . . .
  
  
• Walks in The Moelwyns area of Snowdonia
  Carnedd Moel Siabod, Moelwyn Mawr, Cnicht . . .
  
  
• Walks in The Snowdon area of Snowdonia
  Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), Crib Goch, Yr Aran, Moel Cynghorion . . .
  
  
• Walks in The Rhinogs area of Snowdonia
  Y Llethr, Rhinog Fawr, Moel Ysgyfarnogod . . .
  
  
• Snowdonia Peak Bagging Maps and Tick Lists
  Never miss a tick in Snowdonia . . .
  
  

Or simply enter a walk, route, map or location name into our Search facility or surf one of our unique interactive walk selection maps covering Wales.

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*NB. 'Ridge' Walks should not be confused with 'Edge' Walks.

'Ridge' Walks involve easy walking along a wide, undulating path high in the mountains. There are lots to choose from and once you have made the initial ascent up onto the ridge, you will be able to follow a wide, clear path with broad extensive views to either side.

While some ridge walks have a steep craggy drop on one side - all are wide enough to enable you to walk well back from the edge if this is your preferred route.

'Edge' Walks on the other hand are much less common and involve walking along a knife edge with a steep drop on both sides. To undertake 'Edge' walks you will need to be sure of foot and require a good head for heights. Whilst some people seek out the adrenalin rush these Edge Walks offer, they are not for everybody.

There is in fact only 1 true Edge walk in Wales - Crib Goch. To find walks up Crib Goch - enter Crib Goch into our Walk Search facility.

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