by sarahheyworth | Jan 8, 2021 | Adventures and Attractions, Walks and Bike Rides
As Graig Wen is on the site of a former Victorian slate quarry works in Snowdonia National Park, it’s fascinating to learn more about this traditional Welsh industry. You can explore the ruins of abandoned quarry workings in many places around here. They make...
by sarahheyworth | Nov 20, 2020 | Walks and Bike Rides
We are incredibly lucky that during lockdowns this year, we could walk from our door at Graig Wen to waterfalls, woods, into the mountain uplands and onto the coast. One of the good things to have come out of the situation, as well as being able to enjoy the walks...
by sarahheyworth | Jan 11, 2020 | Walks and Bike Rides
Many people walking from Graig Wen head straight for Barmouth along the Mawddach Trail. The trail is a former railway line which closed in 1965. It runs along the estuary to meet the existing Cambrian Coast line at Morfa Mawddach, a tiny request stop station. You can...
by sarahheyworth | Dec 18, 2019 | Walks and Bike Rides
A couple of years ago, John and I headed up Moel Siabod, a good mountain walk near Betws-y-Coed and Capel Curig. It was a clear, very hot day and one of our route options included reaching the summit via Daear Ddu, a ridge graded as a Grade 1 scramble. An hour or two...
by sarahheyworth | Sep 2, 2019 | Walks and Bike Rides
Just 15 minutes drive from Graig Wen you will find the ancient Nannau estate, perched on a hill overlooking Dolgellau. Since the 12th century, Nannau has been home to two of the most powerful and influential families in the county. Although the house itself is largely...
by sarahheyworth | Jul 25, 2019 | Walks and Bike Rides
The hiking and walking in Snowdonia is truly world class – and can be as challenging or leisurely as you would like to make it. You can do scenic hikes, mountain scrambles or coastal wanders from our door step. Whether your idea of a walk is a stroll along the...
