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...
Category: Landmarks & Historical Sites
Get High in Flint!
I live in a small, unremarkable town just over the border into Wales. Flint is best described as functional. For the average motorist passing through it’s difficult to find anything of interest to the...
The Ulster Tower
No tour of the battlefields of the Somme is complete without a visit to the Ulster Tower. The tower sits in a commanding position in the rolling hills just North of the French city...
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...
The Devil Went Down to Chesterfield
Chesterfield is a pleasant enough market town, nestling between Sheffield and Derby. It’s a good location, with the Peak District National Park on one side and the M1 motorway on the other. Life is...
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...