#16 – “….I don’t know much about art….”
Nantlle Ridge - early morning mist I’m sure many of you have had this dilemma – you fancy doing something but your partner wants something different. On one occasion with Chris in North Wales, I...
View Article#84 – Bidean nam Bian, the hidden giant of Glencoe
The view up the ‘Lost Valley’ in Glencoe As you drive down Glencoe towards Loch Achtriochtan, you can’t help but notice the impressive rock architecture rising above you on both sides. To the north...
View Article#85 – “Wonderful waterfall” – Pistyll Rhaeadr.
Pistyll Rhaeadr, one of the “Seven Wonders of Wales” Why is the number Seven so significant? Seven days of the week, Seven deadly sins, Seven virtues, Seven Heavens, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers...
View Article #111 – A soggy day in the hills of Mid-Wales
Mid-Wales. The small red rectangle is map view 2 Map view 2 – Our Route around Esgair Penygarreg If you wanted to describe Wales in one word, you wouldn’t go far wrong with “hilly”! What’s more, hills...
View Article#161 – Aber Falls and the Northern Carneddau
Aber Falls (just visible right of centre in the shadow) and the mountains of the Northern Carneddau In September Chris and I took advantage of the unexpected late summer by heading a bit further afield...
View Article#220 – Foel Fras – Things don’t go as planned!
The summit of Foel Fras looking north As Chris and I finished our bimble around Llyn Anafon and Drum (see post #219) we were followed most of the way back by big glowering clouds, and it started to...
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