We stopped in Harlech to enjoy the gusts of wind depositing the contents of Tremadog Bay into our hair. I have a distant recollection of Harlech, as it’s famed for its ice cream and that must be unique. The walk to the castle actually made Snowdon, or even Lincoln, seem a doddle. Harlech’s main feature… Continue reading SLOW TRAIN TO PORTHMADOG
Tag: Snowdonia
SNOWDONIA PARC
On the downside, I’ve been kept awake since 4pm by a chorus of cockerels outside my tent. On the upside, there’s a decent view this morning ahead of our ascent of Snowdon. Our campsite is pretty perfect. Clean, spacious and with steam trains and brewpub on site. I met the engaging Cem from Gwynedd A… Continue reading SNOWDONIA PARC
DAYTRIP TO BANGOR’S TAP’N’SPIILE
We’re camping in Snowdonia with no WiFi, so a tiny post today. Worse still, I’ve run out of Duran Duran puns. In 1979 that Fiddlers Dram single was one of the first ones I bought as a 14 year old punk, along with “Nuclear Device“. A less obvious place for a day trip I can’t… Continue reading DAYTRIP TO BANGOR’S TAP’N’SPIILE
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