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So my wife has been ill for a number of years. She is now a lot better and wanting to get out walking again. Her aim is ultimately Snowdon.

to get there are there any other hills we could do as slowly building up to snowdon. Maybe starting at an hour up and down then 2 hours, then 3.

not technical but just a good straight forward walk?

cheers

It would help to know where you live. 

If you’re happy with the Lakes then these might work for you; all of which are very accessible and not technical.

Wansfell, Loughrigg, Helm Crag, Latrigg, Lingmoor, Blisco, Ill Bell, Silver Howe.

Too many to choose from round here!

Either way, great news your wife is feeling better. Wishing her all the best with Snowdon. 

Am glad your wife is better. Obviously we don't know where you live but... it may not matter so much.

My guess (may be wrong!) is that your wife has lost a lot of confidence. If so, the physical may well be subordinate to the psychological, i.e. regaining confidence. I'd just start walking, on the flat, if need be. In fact the flat may be better, at least at first. Just get her used to walking, for half an hour or an hour, or whatever feels right for her. But keep doing it regularly (once a week, if possible), just so she gets used to walking again.

There are two ways she could go up Snowdon - pushing herself to the limit, a gruelling day out, or... just enjoying it, loving it. Getting to the second might be a longer process, but wouldn't it be worth it?

I'd start off small (really small!) and slowly, slowly build up.

Mick

One to consider is Moel Famau not far into North Wales - 1800ft high and a good introductory walk for kids and those getting back into it, Victorian tower at the top adds a bit of interest, can see Snowdonia from the summit on a clear day

Day Walks in Snowdonia by Vertebrate Publishing  features 20 circular routes of various lengths.

Thanks everyone really helpful 

sorry forgot to mention we live on edge of western Peak District 

Cat bells is the first mountain for many youngsters with great views from the start. Good news about your wife. 

In that case what better start than Shutlingslow?

Stuttlingsloe is a good suggestion. I'd also say that Shining Tor from Lamaload, as well as being a lovely walk, would help with the kind of sustained steepness to be found on some of the Snowdon paths.

Good luck with whatever you choose. It's easy to forget how much hill walking can hurt when you're not conditioned to it - keep going and remember it gets easier. 

You're not too far away from the West Pennine Moors then. Rivington Pike from the barns in Lever Park or Great Hill from White Coppice are just a couple of many.

Take a look at the "walkingbritain" website. Walks of all lengths and grades. I've benefited from it many a time. Western Peak means the most varied (and best) walks around!

Great that your wife feels better. 
 

id suggest that the first thing is enjoying it. Apologies as this is obviously patronising. 
 

Just a day out walking with a great cafe or pub included or taking a nice picnic would do it for me. 

Best of luck!

Billy 
 

For a first trip out, the Malvern hills reward you with some lovely views. Depends where you are travelling from of course.

Then there are White Peak hills like Thorpe Cloud, which is a great short trip out. 

The Maccahorn.