There’s been a lot of talk about reopening the Bangor to Afonwen and the Aberystwyth to Carmarthen line in the press recently. According to this article, it would cost £2bn to reinstate these lines. So my question is, is this really feasible? If these lines reopen then would people ditch […]
North Wales
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Vale of Ffestiniog Waterfalls
Who doesn’t love a good waterfall? Autumn is here and brings with it a whole load of rain… hello epic waterfalls! Blaenau Ffestiniog is well known for being one of the wettest places in Wales. Combine this with being in the mountains, it give you the best recipe for creating […]
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways’ Bygones Weekend 2023
Can’t believe it’s already a whole week since the 2023 Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways Bygones Weekend! I say Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways’ Bygones Weekend but let’s face it, it’s really a Ffestiniog Railway event! All the action was happening on the Ffestiniog line (with the exception of a […]
Centre Parcs Is Pointless (from the perspective of an Eryri resident)
I’ve recently been away for a few days to Centre Parcs (Whinfell Forest) in Penrith. It’s the most pointless waste of money – for me as an Eryri resident. Don’t get me wrong is it lovely and I can see the appeal of it for city dwellers but it’s not […]
Beaches to Visit By Train (North Wales Coast Edition)
Here in North Wales we have so many great beaches! Given my fondness for trains here’s a list of beaches you can reach by rail! In this post I specifically discuss ones you can visit along the North Wales Coast. North Wales Coast Whilst the North Wales Coast railway literally […]
Eisteddfod Llyn ac Eifionydd
(This post is in Welsh – for the English version see here) Wel mae’n dros wythnos ers i Eisteddfod Llŷn ac Eifionydd ddod i ben a rhaid i mi gyfadda’ mod i wedi mwynhau! Ydw i wedi troi yn berson Steddfod? Tydw i erioed wedi bod yn berson Eisteddfod na […]