Our Life In Eryri / Snowdonia
All posts about steam engines and heritage railways
(I was given free access to one of the trails by Treasure Trails in return for this post) In the Summer was contacted by Treasure Trails to review one of their walks. After browsing their website for local walks I came across the Porthmadog Slate Railways Trail – how perfect […]
(For disclosure purposes, I’ve worked with both Ffestiniog Railway and Zipworld mentioned in this post within the past year) Over the past few months I’ve been confined to my homestead and whilst I’m not complaining (this is nothing compared to what frontline staff are going through!) I am longing to […]
(This post features businesses I’ve worked with in the past year) As you probably know, I’ve rediscovered my love for steam engines! I would’ve loved to be around during the great steam train era but alas I was born too late. However that doesn’t mean I should miss out. There […]
It’s officially a New Year (and half way through January already!) so I always think about what I want to achieve in the coming 12 months. I didn’t achieve everything I wanted in 2019 but I didn’t do too badly either. Anyhow, here’s what I have as goals for 2020. […]
THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED FOR 2021 – HOORAY FOR THE RETURN OF SANTA TRAINS! If you’re a longtime follower you may have noticed that I’ve recently refound my love for steam engines. What better way to recreate my childhood memories with my girls than by combining my long term […]
I feel I ought to disclose this upfront…. I’m originally from Blaenau Ffestiniog so am highly biased BUT it’s an amazing place to visit! Here’s 7 reasons to love Blaenau Ffestiniog. 1) All.The.Slate Being a historic mining town, slate from Blaenau Ffestiniog once roofed the world. The slate mines might […]
