by sarahheyworth | Jul 6, 2015 | Food and Drink
If you’re in search of a day out featuring a glamourous, gourmet experience we highly recommend you hop on the train up the coast from Graig Wen and The Slate Shed B & B to Criccieth. Dylan’s Restaurant has just opened in an iconic building bang on...
by sarahheyworth | Jul 6, 2015 | Adventures and Attractions, Food and Drink, Walks and Bike Rides
When you’re planning your holiday, it’s always handy to pick up a few tips from locals. We’ve been lucky enough to live on Snowdonia’s Mawddach Estuary for nearly 7 years now. We thought we’d share some of our favourite places for a...
by sarahheyworth | May 31, 2015 | Wildlife
Late May and early June is a wonderful time for wildlife and wild flowers here on the Mawddach Estuary. The sea thrift is clinging colourfully to the rocks. Wild strawberry plants spangle the sides of the Mawddach Trail with their white flowers. We’ve been...
by sarahheyworth | May 12, 2015 | Walks and Bike Rides
It’s easy to spend your time at Graig Wen looking at the big views. But it’s also worth seeking out some of the secret corners of our site. This evening on my wander along the valley with the dogs I found clusters of yellow king cups on the river bank....
by sarahheyworth | Apr 23, 2015 | Walks and Bike Rides
Running between Beddgelert and Rhyd Ddu at the foot of Snowdon is Lôn Gwyrfai, a 4 and half mile route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Some parts are accessible for wheelchair users too. It’s a wonderful route for a there and back cycle on your mountain...
