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The Brecons Beckon – A climb up Pen Y Fan

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By: Marcella

July 20, 2019

After leaving Dryslwyn it took us just over an hour to drive to the town of Brecon. A four mile circular walk up to Corn Du and Pen Y Fan…

Whitesands and Wine Tasting in Pembrokeshire

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By: Marcella

July 18, 2019

A bright, sunny morning greeted us in Lower Fishguard and we were up and out early, driving to Whitesands Bay for a walk along the Pembrokeshire coastal path – Britain’s…

High in Harlech, and Low in Fishguard

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By: Marcella

July 17, 2019

Our intention had been to visit the Welsh resort town of Porthmadog next. We were going to spend the night and have a bite to eat and a drink, but they have…

The Coast and A Castle

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By: Marcella

July 15, 2019

We woke up on Anglesey to a grim, grey day that wasn’t exactly a good invitation to explore. Not having much of a plan we looked for ‘attractions’ on Google…

Caernarfon and wild camping in Wales

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By: Marcella

July 14, 2019

Snowdon climbed, it was time for some standard sightseeing and we chose nearby Caernarfon and it’s fabulous castle for our next destination. While we’re happy to use campsites on the…

Snowdon – Up the Miners’ and down the Pyg

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By: Marcella

July 13, 2019

Parking Buzz the motorhome in a convenient lay by just opposite the bus stop we waited by the side of the road for the bus to come. Before that happened…

Betsw y Coed and some Bara Brith

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July 11, 2019

It might be just a small village, but Betws y Coed, nestled in the lush green Gwydir Forest of Caernarfonshire has plenty to offer and is certainly worth a visit. It…

A White Water Weekend

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July 9, 2019

So after a long year’s wait, Julian finally got to do what he loves and have some fun on the water with his kayaking buddies on the Tryweryn River in…

Two Weeks in Wales

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By: Marcella

July 6, 2019

At last we were off but our journey to Wales took considerably longer than planned. What with accidents, incidents, traffic jams, closed roads, breakdowns, wide loads and pedestrians on the…