by sarahheyworth | Nov 29, 2015 | Adventures and Attractions
Towering on its rocky crag overlooking Cardigan Bay, Harlech Castle has always been a imposing sight. Now, exciting new developments give the castle the context it deserves as a World Heritage Site. Although we often visit Harlech (the fabulous home-made ice cream...
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 | Jan 21, 2015 | Adventures and Attractions
Thinking about family plans for half term? Here’s a few ideas: Coed y Brenin, 15 minutes drive from Graig Wen, is a firm family favourite. Thousands of acres of forest, pristine rivers and waterfalls make for a giant adventure playground. And it’s all...
by sarahheyworth | Oct 24, 2014 | Adventures and Attractions
As we perched on a platform, leaning against the wind and watching a rain cloud move across the mountains towards us, we started to wonder if this zip wire thing was such a good idea. The safety’s gates opened, 3-2-1 -GO! And there was no going back. Squeals of...
by sarahheyworth | Aug 10, 2014 | Adventures and Attractions
Cader Idris is the beautiful mountain just behind us. It is 892 meters high – not quite as big as Snowdon but a good challenge for a family walk and far less busy. Graig Wen presents children aged 10 years and under with a special certificate if they climb up Cader...
by sarahheyworth | May 26, 2014 | Adventures and Attractions
Finally the sun comes out this Whit Bank Holiday and stays out all day. This evening everyone has been sitting outside enjoying the sun, watching the house martins swoop up from the Estuary and sipping a drink. The weekend has seen a fair few downpours but it...
