by sarahheyworth | Apr 16, 2016 | Walks and Bike Rides
Inspired by Jack Thurston’s excellent book Lost Lanes of Wales, we’ve been exploring some of the many quiet corners of this beautiful little country best reached by bike. It’s the kind of road cycling where the banks are fringed with primroses, grass...
by sarahheyworth | Mar 31, 2016 | Adventures and Attractions, General News
We love hearing about the new and exciting things you do while you’re staying with us! So this year we’d like you, if you’re aged 16 or younger, to tell us about Your Welsh Adventure at Graig Wen in a piece of travel writing. You can write about a place that sparks...
by sarahheyworth | Mar 31, 2016 | Adventures and Attractions, General News
After the success of last year’s photo competition, we’re inviting you to enter our 2016 competition to be in with a chance of winning a 2-night stay in Ty’r Adar Cottage or one of our runner’s up prizes! Many of you come to Snowdonia for the adventure of climbing...
by sarahheyworth | Mar 3, 2016 | Walks and Bike Rides
Llyn Barfog or The Bearded Lake, is about half an hour’s drive from Graig Wen in Cwm Maethlon, or Happy Valley as it’s known. The wild and secluded valley is worth exploring on foot or it’s a great ride out on a road bike. The lake itself is reached...
by sarahheyworth | Feb 29, 2016 | General News
It’s not the most beautiful image, but the picture above shows how much waste was generated at Graig Wen in just one August week last year. Quite a bit isn’t it? We work really hard to encourage our guests to reduce their impact on our pristine landscape...
