Our Life In Eryri / Snowdonia
It’s almost a month since the Welsh Highland Railway celebrated its 100th birthday! And to celebrate this centenary there was a weekend of heritage trains operating over both the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways and the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway. Here’s some of my personal highlights. Double Heading Double Fairlies […]
When your Dad asks if you’re up for a walk… consider carefully how far you’re about to walk! Ha! No in all seriousness this was a great day! The walk from Tanygrisiau to Oakeley Arms is full of amazing views and there’s a promise of a pizza and a pint […]
If you didn’t know, I’m a volunteer videographer with the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways. I’m officially part of the Moving Pictures team (I have a name badge and everything!). How Did I Get Involved? My volunteering journey came completely by chance. I posted a photo of the Tanygrisiau waterfall […]
On the way home from a trip to South Wales I stopped at the Rhondda Heritage Centre. I had been advised to visit A Welsh Coal Mining Experience and even though it wasn’t on my South Wales Bucket List, I was not disappointed. The Rhondda Heritage Centre can be found […]
Normal people go out for lunch on Mother’s Day… what do I do? I take my kids to ZipWorld Fforest, Betws Y Coed! I had vouchers that needed to be used before 31st March 2023 so why not have a day out! We did three of the six adventures available […]
My beloved Ffestiniog trains return in less than three weeks time! Can’t wait for those but I also have a few more railway linked bucket list items for this year. I’ve reviewed my 2020 and 2021 goals and there are still some items I’ve yet to do. So in no […]
I'm a 40 something year old living in North Wales with my little family. These days I'm embracing my trainspotting ways so you'll find me writing about all things trains. Being based in Eryri (Snowdonia) I also write about some great things to do in the local area as well.
