Thursday 15 December 2016

Cromlech Boulders - Llanberis Pass

Cromlech Boulders - "Bwlch LlanberisLlanberis Pass - North Wales 

Follow the A4086 from Llanberis Pass toward Cromlech in the Snowdonia National Parkland of North Wales.
 View of A4086 in direction of Llanberis and parking
 The Nant Peris valley lies to the northwest
 descending to the town of Llanberis 
Llanberis Pass Sth bound

Link to Map
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Cromlech+Boulders/@53.08979,-4.0843408,13z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x4865093e741013d1:0xf43367dac8fa1800!8m2!3d53.08979!4d-4.0493219


 Cromlech Boulder As modeled by Tracy
Ample Parking with no restrictions, be aware its 
next to the main road.
This is a mecca for climbers, geologists and walkers alike. The British 1953 Expedition for Mnt Everest trained in this location and resided at the Pen-y-Gwryd_Hotel at the east end of the pass. The Cromlech Boulders were saved from destruction in 1973 as part of a proposed road widening scheme, the protest lasted 6 years tirelessly campaigned by Climbers, Geologists, Conservationists and Walkers until they won and the boulders remain to this day.

Pembrokeshire Coastline


Pembrokeshire - Mid West Wales

Beach Guide with beauty spots and points of interest.


Click on the links for information on West Wales Beaches.


Map of Pembrokeshire - https://www.google.co.uk/maps/search/pembrokeshire+beaches/@51.7968656,-5.2741109,10z/data=!3m1!4b1

Beach Guide
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/pembrokeshire-beaches-definitive-guide-every-9873678

Wednesday 14 December 2016

Camping over the Festive Season Conwy Valley Crown Inn


Christmas and New Years Eve!
Conwy North Wales

Why not celebrate the festivities over the Christmas period in the beautiful Conwy Valley of North Wales.
For more information ring 01490 420209 or visit the website below


Visit the - Crown Inn Pub http://www.thecrowninn.wales/

A REAL GOOD PUB - REAL ALES, REAL FOOD, REAL FIRES, REAL CAMPING!
The Harding family - Brian, Maggie, Alex and Tom - offer you the warmest welcome to our traditional country pub and campsite.
The Crown Inn is a Grade II Listed historic Welsh drovers inn, nestled in the cliff face on the banks of the river Alwen, on the edge of the quiet village of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr in the Alwen Valley of North Wales.  We are privileged to be in such a beautiful part of the world that William Wordsworth - a frequent visitor - referred to as his Vale of Meditation (English translation of Glyn Myfyr).  

We are at the heart of our community and we warmly welcome both locals and visitors from far and wide who are looking for an escape back to nature with the best of traditional hospitality.





Directions Clink on the link
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/The+Crown+Inn/@53.031626,-3.5072027,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x48653836a4193dbf:0x6bab8353b8cfcf2f!8m2!3d53.031626!4d-3.505014

"Enjoy"

New Years Eve in Caernarfon

Caernarfon Castle - Gwynedd North Wales "New Year"

 Caernarfon Castle view from the Menai
\New Years Eve Firework Display

How about New Years Eve in Wales!, as I can only answer for Nth Wales here is beautiful Caernarfon, there is a fireworks display near the Castle and there is parking across from the castle on Aber Shore Road which is used by Motorhomes throughout the year. Then opposite you have The Angelsey where you can get a drink. If you are thinking of attending, check with the Angelsey in case there is an entrance fee and if you intend to park, get there early as I think these places will be snapped up and please post a couple of your photographs on here for your fellow campers, I hope this post is helpful regards James.


The Angelsey Hotel next to Caernarfon Castle
Contact details for The Angelsey:
AddressHarbour Front, Caernarfon LL55 1SG
Hours
Open today · 11am–12am



Caernarfon Map of Town
Link to Google Maps Copy to browser or click on link https://www.google.co.uk/maps/search/caernarfon+castle/@53.1391302,-4.278068,17z/data=!3m1!4b1

Parking on Aber Foreshore Road - Google Map Link
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/53%C2%B008'21.5%22N+4%C2%B016'50.2%22W/@53.1393172,-4.2828097,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d53.139314!4d-4.280621

"Enjoy and I hope this has been helpful"

Holyhead - Angelsey

Angelsey - Holyhead
This is a great place to park and wild camp with a multitude of facilities and your finger tips, with views of the 2nd largest Breakwater in the world, only 2nd to Florida. There is a museum and Gallery situated on the site where the rock to build the Breakwater was quarried from. The Old buildings have been utilised to create a Cafe and a Gallery where the furnaces were situated. There is an abundance of wildlife in the area from seabirds to raptors and the Chough (a member of the crow family) are all residents. Out to sea there are views toward Ireland and a range of Sea Mamals from Dolphins to Humpback Whales have all been observed and even the occasional Orca or Basking Shark. The walks that take you along the Welsh Coastal Path are nothing short of breath taking and refreshing and in good weather a lovely way to sit and observe the wildlife on land and sea. 
The Breakwater is no longer accessible by vehicle but can walked along and cycled. Stena who own the property now have restricted vehicle access due to excess littering and safety grounds, although there is always optimism that they may allow vehicles to camp over night on the Breakwater in the future. I have parked on the entrance to the Breakwater many times (just enter these co-ordintaes to your sat nav LL65 1Y ) and its just through the gates on your right and spent the night and have never had anyone ask me to move.
The marina and Breakwater are great for fishing (there are bait shops in the town), Kayking and Storm watching.

This a short video of the Breakwater in a Storm I took with me and Tracy in 2014
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Parking is ample but will get busy during tourist season.

 Toilets next to cafe 
 Coastal Path Walks
 Cafe and view of old quarry works and gallery

 Artists Impression of Holyhead Marina in 1800s
 The Chough
 Cafe and seating area
 The Gallery inside the where the furnaces were
Parking on Beach Road at Holyhead Marina
There are no parking restrictions on this stretch of road and over night campers do use this spot. There are toilets opposite near the Coastguard Buildings.



To get to Holyhead -
There are many good points about this area and if you have other things to mention then please let me know and I will gladly add them.
"Happy Camping"