Picos de Europa - Canal del Texu

Details of our Picos de Europa treks in Northern Spain will be available from the 15th March 2013.

We specialise in small groups and our group size is 6 clients to one guide.

We include a guided walking day in the Snowdonia Mountains, north Wales with every Picos de Europa trek booking.

  • Trek 1: Picos de Europa: Lakes, Gorges and Mountain Passes
  • Trek 2: Picos de Europa: Mountain Traverses
  • Trek 3: Picos de Europa: Multi-Day Trek
Navigating at Four Mile Bridge - Anglesey

Mountaineering Joe is a National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) accredited course provider for the Bronze and Silver awards.

Special Offer. All 2 day navigation courses delivered from March to the end of June 2013, are £100 per person (instruction only).

You can complete our courses without taking the award as the assessment is optional.

If you do not find a date that suits you contact me as I are happy to add dates for navigation courses to our calendar.

Lets go Navigate!

Advanced Navigation

Join our 2 day navigation courses to learn, develop and enjoy practicing, those all important skills.

Special Offer. All 2 day navigation courses delivered from March to the end of June 2013, are £100 per person (instruction only).

We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.

Joe and Kyle on the rocks at Penrhyn - Anglesey

Half term and four days of warm Winter sunshine walking in Snowdonia and along the Anglesey coastal path with the Hanlon family.

The grandparents and their grandchildren enjoyed four days of walking at a relaxing pace, enjoying a variety of walking routes.

“Thanks Joe for allowing us to amble along at our own pace and enjoy the stunning scenery. We had a great time and the weather being good was a bonus as well. Thanks for taking the time to plan a walk with us each day so that there was plenty of interest for the grandchildren. Kyle loved the lifeboat at Moelfre and walking along the beaches. Isaac enjoyed the walks along the cliff tops. We all learnt a few new things as well about slate mining in Snowdonia at the Penrhyn quarry, copper mining at Amlwch and about the building of the Britannia and Menai bridges.”

Phyllis, Eric and grandchildren, Staffordshire. 18th-21st February 2013
Here is what the family did:

  • Monday: A relaxing valley walk in Snowdonia, starting in the Ogwen Valley with spectacular clear views of the Carneddau and Glyderau towering above us, along the Nant Ffrancon Valley, bathed in sunshine, to Bethesda.
  • Tuesday: A walk along the Anglesey Coastal Path was today’s family request. Sunshine all the way from Moelfre to Red Wharf Bay. They really enjoyed the variety of this walk, the visit to the RNLI station and centre at Moelfre and the beautiful coastal views along the walk.
  • Wednesday: Colder in the mountains, so we headed off along the Anglesey Coastal Path, following the sunshine of course. Moel-y-Don to Menai Bridge – getting up close and personal to the statue of Nelson out in the Menai Strait, the Britania Bridge (with its famous lions, which you see from the walk) and the Menai Bridge. A lovely walk onto Church Island and along the Belgian Promenade into Menai.
  • Thursday: The sun is still out, but there is a chill in the wind. The family opted for a short walk from Llaneilian to Amlwch. We all enjoyed a cuppa and a few hot chocolates at The Quay Cafe in Porth Amlwch (Amlwch Port). Very family friendly, with cheerful and helpful staff, so we thought they were worth a mention.

See our walking pages for more details. We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.

To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.

The Welsh 3000s - Are you up for it?

This is the ultimate Snowdonia adventure.

This exciting challenge covers the three main ranges, the Carneddau, Glyderau and Snowdon group and links the 14 (or 15) highest peaks of Snowdonia, all over 3000ft.

It puts the three National Peaks Challenge in the shade – Are you up for it?

Start your challenge training now. Our next training walks are on the 23rd and 24th March 2013.

Book early to secure a place on our Welsh 3000s Challenge in 24 hours.

All Welsh 3000s in 24 hours bookings receive a free challenge training day, to help you prepare for your adventure.

We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.

To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.

Anglesey - the stepping stones over the Afon Braint

25th to 28th February 2013 – Daily Guided walks in the spectacular mountains of Snowdonia or along the beautiful Isle of Anglesey, Coastal Path.

Activity: Walking
Duration: 1 day – guide basis only
Cost: £40 per person
Location: Snowdonia, North Wales or the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path.
Group size: Up to 6 clients with 1 guide.

For ridge walking see guided classic and epic ridge walks that offer steep and exposed terrains and opportunities for technical scrambling.

If you want to learn Winter Skills or improve your existing skills, see the Winter Skills and Walking pages.

We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.

To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.

Llanberis Pass Snowdonia


18th to 21st February 2013 – Daily Guided walks in the spectacular mountains of Snowdonia.

For ridge walking see guided classic and epic ridge walks that offer steep and exposed terrains and opportunities for technical scrambling.

If you want to learn Winter Skills or improve your existing skills, see the Winter Skills and Walking pages.

We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.

To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.

Malltraeth Cob Anglesey

Winter sun, a fresh breeze. wild birds and beautiful views across Malltraeth Bay from the cob (sea wall).

Malltrath estuary is a haven for wild fowl on their long migratory flights.

During February and March 2013, Join us on our daily guided walks along the stunning Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path (Llwybr Arfordirol Ynys Môn). We arrange transport to return you to your starting point, which is included in the price.

Activity: Walking
Duration: 1 day – guide basis only
Cost: £40 per person. Please enquire for our group rate.
Location: Isle of Anglesey.
Group size: Up to 6 clients with 1 guide.

For examples of ridge walking in Snowdonia see guided classic and epic ridge walks that offer steep and exposed terrains and opportunities for technical scrambling.

If you want to learn Winter Skills or improve your existing skills, see the Winter Skills and Walking pages.

We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.

To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.

Marram Grass Sculptures, Llyn Rhos Ddu, Anglesey

These amazing Marram Grass sculptures are sited in the car park at Llyn Rhos-ddu.

If you continue out of the car park, an easy walk will take you along the edge of Newborough forest to the beautiful beaches at Newborough. Follow the bay around to Llanddwyn Island (ynys Llanddwyn). There are tidal restrictions here. If the tide is out take a walk along the island, and enjoy the beautiful views over to the Snowdonia mountains.

This is a section of the coastal path walk from Llyn Rhos-ddu to Aberffraw.

During February and March join us on one of our Daily Guided Walks along the beautiful Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path. We arrange transport to return you to your starting point, which is included in the price.

Activity: Walking
Duration: 1 day – guide basis only
Cost: £40 per person. Please enquire for our group rate.
Location: Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path.
Group size: Up to 6 clients with 1 guide.

For ridge walking in Snowdonia see guided classic and epic ridge walks that offer steep and exposed terrains and opportunities for technical scrambling.

If you want to learn Winter Skills or improve your existing skills, see the Winter Skills and Walking pages.

We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.

To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.

Navigation Courses

Special Offer.  2 day navigation courses delivered from February to the end of June 2013, in the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales or the Cairngorm National Park, Scotland are £100 per person (instruction only).  

Our navigation courses range from introductory to advanced with some courses focusing on specific skills for example, Winter Navigation.

Would you like to gain a National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) qualification?

You have the option to gain a NNAS qualification on the Introduction to Hill Skills and Navigation (Bronze NNAS) and the Mountain Skills and Navigation (Silver NNAS) courses.

Check our calendar for dates.

We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements. So, if you don’t find a course or dates on our website that suits you, please contact us to make a booking enquiry.