Bryn Euryn – the well hidden prominent hill
A local nature reserve doesn’t necessarily sound very grand. But never underestimate the power of discovering local places. Today, I’m close to Rhos on Sea in beautiful North Wales . I’d heard rumors...
Category: Places
Take Five for a Monumental View
The Hoylake and West Kirby War Memorial on The Wirral. It’s a place many people have vaguely heard about. Some people will say it’s somewhere in Liverpool. Better knowing people might say that it...
Take Five for Changing of the Guard
When we think of The Changing of the Guard ceremony, we usually think of London and Buckingham Palace. Britain isn’t the only country which has a regular Changing of the Guard. I was in...
Harlech – A Bridge Too Far?
One of the jewels in the crown of King Edward I was without doubt Harlech Castle. Sitting comfortably on the top of a mound of rock, Harlech Castle dominates. A place to keep a...
Autumn in Llanrwst
Llanrwst is a Welsh market town which is famous for it’s iconic “picture postcard” arched bridge. Pont Fawr is a three span bridge which rises steeply but elegantly across the River Conway. When built...
Plop Enduro with Fastish 2 Wheel Racing
It was all Dad’s idea. He had seen a motor bike racing event advertised on the television. The event was a Plop Enduro. An Enduro race is an endurance test during winch the competitors...
A Frodsham Point With A View
Anyone who travels to North Wales or Chester on the M56 has probably noticed the column which sits on top of the hill behind Frodsham and Helsby. If you’re like me, then you’ve probably...
Beddgelert, the heart wrenching story of the faithful hound Gelert
Beddgelert is a sleepy Snowdonia village which lies on the confluence of the Afon Colwyn and Afon Glaslyn rivers. It’s a very Welsh kind of place. Lying behind the protection of the mountains of...
St. Cybi’s Well or Ffynnon Gybi – The well located well for the unwell
St. Cybi’s Well or Ffynnon Gybi – the well located well for the unwell is an enchantingly tranquil natural spring with picturesque ruined buildings attached. St. Cybi’s Well is in the village of Llangybi,...
Criccieth Castle
Criccieth Castle is a superb example of how important location is when choosing a site to establish a castle. Criccieth Castle was built by the Welsh Prince Llewellyn the Great, making it a native...