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: Landmarks & Historical Sites
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...
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...
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...
Ewloe Castle
Living in Flint, I’ve become quite familiar with Flint Castle. One of Edward the 1st’s “Ring of Iron”. Flint Castle was part of Edward’s strategy to defeat and conquer the Princes of Wales. A...
A Grand Tour of The North Wales North Coast in a Day
Is it possible to comfortably tour the North Wales North coast in a day? I decided to find out! I realised I would need an early start, so I set an alarm, prepared everything...
Another Place?
Crosby is a residential area just north of Liverpool. It serves as a dormitory town for Liverpool, having excellent rail and road connections to the city. Today, we’ve called here to visit the beach....
Flint Castle
Flint is a small, industrial town, nestling on the Dee estuary. Only about ten minutes drive into Wales, many hundreds of tourists pass straight through Flint as they travel the “coast road” route into...