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 | Aug 30, 2019 | Adventures and Attractions, General News
Children have been bouncing into reception over the school holidays to tell us about their adventures. It’s been an absolute delight hearing about your holiday firsts and awarding our exclusive Graig Wen Adventurer and Trailblazer badges. Lots of young...
by sarahheyworth | Jul 26, 2019 | Adventures and Attractions, General News
Holidays can be about challenging yourself to doing something for the first time as well as discovering new places. Maybe you have climbed your first mountain or learnt how to light a camp fire on holiday at Graig Wen? For others it’s the first time they have paddled...
by sarahheyworth | Apr 30, 2019 | General News
When we were thinking about upgrading our glamping accommodation at Graig Wen, a shepherd’s hut seemed the best choice: it fitted with the history of the land as a small Snowdonia sheep farm, and could be moved between our summer and winter camping locations. It...
by sarahheyworth | Jan 10, 2019 | Adventures and Attractions
Holidays in Wales at Graig Wen make the kind of memories that become family folklore: the time your brother fell into the mountain lake fully clothed; the time the kids caught 50 crabs in Barmouth harbour; the owl Dad saw on a dawn visit to the compost loo; the...