{"id":13692,"date":"2023-09-19T23:01:27","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T22:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/becster.com\/?p=13692"},"modified":"2023-09-20T20:16:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T19:16:44","slug":"centre-parcs-is-pointless-from-the-perspective-of-an-eryri-resident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/becster.com\/cy\/centre-parcs-is-pointless-from-the-perspective-of-an-eryri-resident\/","title":{"rendered":"Centre Parcs Is Pointless (from the perspective of an Eryri resident)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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 for me.<\/p>\n

I feel like I don’t need to spend money going to Centre Parcs when I have all the facilities I need at home in and on the outskirts of Eryri (Snowdonia). Let me run through it…<\/p>\n

Amenities<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The lodges you stay in are lovely and set in beautiful forest settings. Tall trees surround you and the village is located around a central lake area. So yes, lovely.<\/p>\n

But… we have forests and lakes here in Eryri. If you’re after something similar then you can walk through Beddgelert Forest and see one of many lakes such as Llyn y Gadair or Llyn Gwynant.<\/p>\n

And whatsmore, the walks we have in Eryri is full of amazing mountain or coastal views and history to be seen at every corner. Slate industry heritage<\/a> and castles everywhere!<\/p>\n

Cycling Routes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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One of the benefits they say with Centre Parcs is that the roads are clear of cars. There are strict rules about bringing cars on site – you can only bring your car to your lodge when you unpack on arrival or pack when you leave. At all other times the car is parked in a central car park (which is bloody miles away – so don’t leave your charger there by mistake!).<\/p>\n

Sounds great – and it is – but at home in Eryri I have so many car free cycle routes! They’re mostly on old railway track beds like<\/p>\n