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 of 10) were led by our tour guide to the foot of a huge hill, in the middle of a […]
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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 to Abergavenny road. There are so many walks leading from this area, all offering stunning, panoramic views across the Beacons...
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 on your own on a mountain top and soaking in the scenery is good for the soul and helps a...
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 and Sherpa Bus Parking is at a premium here, especially at peak holiday time and summer weekends, so a good...
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 six years old they are already very comfortable hiking, wild swimming and exploring the world around us. We have recently...
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 has so many beautiful areas, making it an increasingly popular area for tourists, whether you’re seeking adventure in the mountains...
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 do when the cloud is low, and you just don’t fancy a hill walk? Well, thankfully there are many low...
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 that stands guard over the Rhiangoll Valley. The route we will take will return via Y Grib, a ridge offering...
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, but also to do so on one of the stunning waterways of Britain, the Llangollen Canal. Not only was I...
