by sarahheyworth | Feb 19, 2014 | Adventures and Attractions
We’re lucky that rain doesn’t stop play here! Being near the coast the rain clouds don’t tend to hang around too long but here’s some ideas for damper days… Explore the magical local woodland on our door step which has been described as...
by sarahheyworth | Jan 12, 2014 | Adventures and Attractions
Fancy escaping to Snowdonia for a winter break? Here’s a few ideas: A wander along a windswept beach can be an exhilarating experience in wilder weather! There’s plenty of vast beaches within a few minutes drive or walk along the footpath from Graig...
by sarahheyworth | Dec 13, 2013 | Adventures and Attractions, Walks and Bike Rides
1. Wander through our fields to the Mawddach Estuary and see how many birds you can spot – look out for waders in winter, herons first thing in the morning and swallows and bats on a summer evening. There’s a bench and table at the bottom near the ruined jetty – a...
by sarahheyworth | Aug 14, 2013 | Adventures and Attractions, Walks and Bike Rides
Graig Wen presents children aged 10 years and under with a special certificate if they climb up Cader Idris 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...
by sarahheyworth | Jun 19, 2012 | Adventures and Attractions, Walks and Bike Rides
We have decided that it’s time to explore the length and breadth of our little country called Wales. The best way in our opinion to do this is by bike. So on the 26th June Sarah and I will leave Graig Wen in the capable hands of our team and set off from Holyhead in...
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...
