by sarahheyworth | Dec 19, 2011 | Adventures and Attractions, General News
On Saturday the Mawddach rowing club, of which I am their newest member, took part in the Great London River Race. The race is 21 miles long from the Isle of Dogs through central London to finish in Richmond. If you are into rowing this is the race to be in. The race...
by sarahheyworth | Nov 27, 2011 | Adventures and Attractions, General News
There’s a magical garden up a little visited valley about half an hour from The Slate Shed B & B at Graig Wen. Plas Brondanw was the home of Clough Williams-Ellis, architect errant of the more famous Portmeirion. But if you want to experience his special...
by sarahheyworth | Oct 3, 2011 | Adventures and Attractions, Walks and Bike Rides
Yesterday was the first of what will hopefully become an annual event at Coed y Brennin, and I decided to take part. You could choose a 30k of 50k course, which covered the man made trails, fire roads, tarmac and plenty of mud. The 30k course was finished in 3hours...
by sarahheyworth | Sep 19, 2011 | Wildlife
Many thanks for the impressive list of birds below, which were spotted by Mr Smith from Queniborough, Leicestershire, on his two week holiday with us on our touring site in early September. Spotted on and around Graig Wen over a 3 mile radius.. Curlew Blue Tit Great...
by sarahheyworth | Aug 29, 2011 | General News
Thanks to everyone who supported our cake and tea stall on the Mawddach Trail on Bank Holiday Sunday. We raised £150 for MacMillan Cancer Support. Graig Wen Volunteer Jenny whipped up some fairy cakes and John made his signature chocolate brownies. The “cake...
