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…
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…
The Snowdonia Slate Trail, Betws-Y-Coed to Gwern Gof Isaf
I have always had a strong connection to North Wales from spending many ‘staycations’ on Anglesey as a kid and driving through the stunningly picturesque, yet dramatic landscape of the Ogwen Valley between Bethedsa and…
An Adventure Up The Snowdon Ranger Path
Three times I have walked Snowdon, and three times, thanks to the weather, the view has evaded me. Would it be fourth time lucky? My friend Lorna and I had chosen Snowdon as one of…
Crib Goch, Snowdon – One of Britain’s Greatest Ridges
Crib Goch was where it all started for me. I was 13 or 14 years old and staying in North Wales on a summer camp with the Scouts when one day we were bundled into…