Long time readers of the blog know that I’ve gotten back into rollerblading. I’m determined to get out on them more this year. So with that in mind, when my Tuesday morning plans fell through, I found myself and the rollerblades in Llanberis and heading to the Amgueddfa Lechi! I […]
North Wales
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Snowdonia Walks Bucket List for 2018
My main aim for 2018 is to get outside more. So with that in mind, I’ve been planning my Snowdonia walks bucket list for 2018! Some of these are very short walks which I want to do with the girls and the dogs. Some are more long haul walks which […]
Dinorwig Quarry Walk (to Anglesey Barracks and National Slate Museum)
(This post specifically talks about the walk from Dinorwig Quarry down to Anglesey Barracks and to the National Slate Museum – it does not feature the hidden waterfall nor inclines) As part of the recent meeting at the Amgueddfa Lechi in Llanberis, there was a walking tour from Dinorwig Quarry […]
World Heritage Site Nomination for Welsh Slate Industry
On February 1st, I attended a meeting at the Amgueddfa Lechi (Slate Museum) in Llanberis to discuss making the Welsh Slate industry a World Heritage Site. The bid is being put forward by Gwynedd Council and has been in progress since 2010. They’re only now bringing the details out to […]
Blaenau Ffestiniog
There’s a new series on S4C at the moment called Cynefin. It’s a series which focuses on various areas in Wales and gives insights to that area. The first episode was about my hometown of Blaenau Ffestiniog. I watched it a few days ago and it was fascinating. I must […]
Outdoor Activities in Snowdonia
This year I am determined to make the most of my local area. Luckily for me, Snowdonia is fast becoming the outdoor adventure capital of the world! So this year I’m aiming to try a lot of the outdoor activities in Snowdonia. 1) Trampolines In my hometown, there are these […]