Powys features in top five Welsh walking routes

The list was compiled by Ordnance Survey and the National Trust with hundreds of casual walkers and seasoned ramblers taking part in the survey.

Helvellyn in the Lake District, the third highest mountain in England, came out on top from more than 300 routes with Snowdon ending second and Malham Cave in Yorkshire completing the top three.

Top five Welsh walking routes

1.Snowdon

Moel Eilio. Picture: Wiki Commons/Eric Jones.

With many routes up this iconic mountain, it’s hard to know which to choose. This route heads up to the summit via Moel Eilio, Foel Gron, Foel Goch and Moel Cynghorion before heading back down the Llanberis Path.

2. Tryfan North Ridge

Tryfan's northern ridge. Picture: Wiki Commons/Richard Webb.

This is the classic route up Tryfan following the North ridge - a grade one scramble. The route passes the mountain's distinctive features, such as the cannon and Adam and Eve.

3. Nant Gwynant

Nant Gwynant. Picture: Wiki Commons.

Discover the legend of Gelert and Prince Llywelyn, which gave the village of Beddgelert its name and explore the tumbledown remnants of Gwytherin’s fortress at Dinas Emrys, with a great viewpoint over the valley.

4. Pen Y Fan

Pen Y Fan. Picture: Wiki Commons.

Pen Y Fan splices together the most dramatic views the massif has to offer. It’s a challenging day’s walk, taking in Cribyn and Corn Du, but on a clear day it’s truly spectacular.

5. Ystradfellte

Ystradfellte. Picture: Wiki Commons/Steve Chapple.

The route takes in the four dramatic waterfalls, one of which you can even walk behind. Look out for Porth yr Ogof on this route, one of the most impressive cave entrances in Britain.