Welsh Mountain Cider – Delicious Taste From The Mountains Of Wales
I will admit straight away that I have never been much of a cider drinker. Maybe it was all the cheap stuff I drank when I was a youngster or the lack of decent varieties…
Westhills Coastal Cottage, Lydstep, Tenby
Don’t know about you, but the last few years have persuaded me that when it comes to holidays, there’s no need to leave this green and pleasant island of ours. There are so many quiet…
A Narrowboat Trip On The Llangollen Canal
A canal boat trip is on the wish list for so many people I know. It was definitely on my want list and it was great to finally get the chance to take a break,…
Waun Fach in the Brecon Beacons
Waun Fach, at 810 meters, is the highest mountain in The Black Mountains and offers stunning panoramic views over the Beacons and plains towards Hereford. There is also a wonderful Iron Age fort to explore…
A Walk Along The Monmouthshire And Brecon Canal
The Brecon Beacons in South Wales is famed for its hilly, sometimes strenuous walks and changing weather systems – as the old joke goes “if it’s not raining, wait 10 minutes”. So, what do you…
Exploring Newborough Forest and Ynys Llanddwyn
Exploring the Anglesey coastline is a must if you are visiting this part of the world. This stretch of pristine beaches and dramatic cliff faces is why so many people visit the island. North Wales…
Cwm Idwal – A Family Friendly Snowdonian Adventure
I am totally at home when I am surrounded by nature, no matter what the weather. Luckily my two young children seem to be following in my footsteps, physically and metaphorically and at four and…
Tryfan, The Glyders and Devil’s Kitchen, Snowdonia
This walk is set in Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. This walk starts in the “Milestone Buttress” car park on the A5 ca 10 miles from Bangor or 5 miles from Capel Curig. Parking…
Hiking the Nantlle Ridge – Snowdonia
One of the reasons that I go to the mountains is to disappear for a few hours. To find some solitude, to clear some headspace, and to contemplate my place in the universe. Being out…
Llangorse Lake Skyline Walk – Brecon Beacons
The Brecon Beacons in South Wales allows for easy access to remote beautiful and wild, hill walks. One of my favourite areas is Bwlch (it means “pass” in Welsh), a small village on the Brecon…
A Walk In Craig Cerrig-gleisiad & Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve
As my wife is from Brecon, we often return to visit family. Whilst she talks with her sisters about school days and long lost friends, I have the chance to slide out and walk in…
Knock Your Rocks Off, Go Below – Snowdonia, North Wales
Many people on holiday would prefer a relaxing, fun-under-the-sun vacation. However, when in Wales, one particular activity to participate in is anything but that. Caving was an experience I’ll never forget. We (our own group…
