Dog walking on a deserted beach is one of the many pleasures of living in West Wales. Most beaches in West Wales are dog friendly for most of the year. Out of season it is a special treat to seek out a favourite stretch of sand and give both human and doggie legs some welcome…
Category: Places to see and things to do
Haunting Halloween Horrors
Dare you take a ride on a Ghost Train? – join the Vale of Rheidol Railway for a frightfully good trip up the Rheidol Valley! Watch out for things that go bump in the night as the train departs Aberystwyth at 6pm and returns at 9pm. A Halloween feast will be served at Devil’s Bridge…
Romance and Tragedy – The Story of Smalls Lighthouse
20 Miles west of St Davids Peninsula, Smalls Lighthouse stands alone on its rock, one of the most remote Lighthouses in England and Wales. Built in 1861 by engineer James Douglass it replaced a previous lighthouse which was erected in 1776 on the same rock. The original lighthouse stood on nine oak pillars which allowed…
Bluebell Time
The beautiful woods, valleys and shores of West Wales are carpeted in Bluebells at this time of year. Here are some great places to walk and see this year’s magical displays. Visit The National Trust Stackpole Estate in Pembrokeshire for a lovely Bluebell and Spring Wildflower walk of 2 miles (about 1 hour) Skomer…
Changeable Weather – Penbryn Walk
We had the pleasure of venturing down to Penbryn beach on a week day, celebrating another birthday at yet another beautiful beach. The day started with amazing dark, snow filled clouds and there were icicles forming interesting patterns on the cliff side. As we explored the beach the sunshine began…
Woollen Mills Working and Weaving in West Wales
For several hundred years the Teifi Valley was thriving with dozens of mills along the River Teifi and its tributaries; in 1900 there were 26 woollen mills in Pembrokeshire; this area of Wales was the centre of woollen production. Up in the hills in Tregaron, in 1851, there were 176 hosiers, 63 tailors, 15 woollen…
Lake Vyrnwy: a scenic circular walk or bike ride in all seasons
Yesterday we took advantage of a beautifully crisp January morning to cycle around Lake Vyrnwy in Powys. It was misty when we started off but soon the sun shone through and the stunning blue sky was reflected in the still waters of the lake. What a lovely peaceful place this is in winter. Lake Vyrnwy…
Seashells not on the Seashore
This was the most impressive collection of seashells – yet not on the seashore! Through the gate we walked into the woods and after following the meandering path the small, rustic Shell House emerged in a glade in front of us. What a beautiful little gem this is. Made of local stone and quartz,…
3 Treats For Mothers’ Day
The days are getting longer and it’s just wonderful to be outside enjoying the spring flowers after those long winter months – an ideal opportunity to take Mum to one of our top 3 days out this Mothering Sunday, on the 18th March, here in West Wales! Pampering at Picton A real treat is in…
A Special Christmas Eve Church Service in West Wales
The beautiful and remote little church of pilgrimage, the church of the Holy Cross (Eglwys y Grog in Welsh) dates from the 14th century, although a church has stood on the site since the 6th century. Services are very few and far between and the chance to attend the Christmas Eve service is a really…