Holyhead Mountain Hut Circles - Angelsey

Holyhead Mountain Hut Circles - Angelsey

The remains of 20 or so farmstead huts are worth a visit if you are on Holy Island especially if your to do list includes the South Stack at Holyhead. They huts are over 2.5 thousand years old and the were the homes of some of the very first farmers.

The views are stunning in 360 direction and make for a pleasant afternoon walk. The car par is right opposite the huts and its free parking.

I have made a short travel vlog to support this blog and it helps to show the terrain and the points of interest.
Also where to park, thankfully the weather was fantastic on the day of filming.

The video link (just click to open) - https://youtu.be/NncCaFJW5Wc

If you want to find out more about and how to get to the Hut Circles you can visit this link http://cadw.gov.wales/daysout/holyheadmountainhutcircles/?lang=en


Thank you for viewing my vlog and I hope you have a read of my other vlogs which give hints and tips on places to visit whilst Wales.

Angelsey - Holyhead - Angelsey

South Stack - Holyhead - Angelsey

A visit to the South Stack in Angelsey can be for many reasons but I will try and outline a few reasons that attract me to return time after time. Situated on the Isle of Angelsey ("Ynys Mon"), Holy Island which is the far north is home to some of most stunning sunsets on offer.

View of the Sth Stack

To get to the Sth Stack you need to get onto the A55 in North Wales and head out West for Holyhead.

Please click on the link to view the map and directions.

https://goo.gl/maps/ESwSiaVuGoP2

Nature

If you are a keen lover of nature there are a collection of visitors and year long residents that will tempt even the most avid of enthusiasts to try and get a view or a snap for their collection.

The RSPB Cafe offers refreshments and toilet facilities and also there are RSPB Staff on hand to answer questions and offer advice about what to expect when visiting the wildlife that resides on the cliffs and moorlands at the stack. There are mounted cameras in strategic points which are visible on a large TV screen in the shop.

History

Also there are the remains of about twenty dry-stone-built huts and associated field systems, belonging to a series of prehistoric and later farmsteads. Admission is free and open all year round apart from days specified in their heritage site.

The Stone Circle Huts are situated on the hillside opposite the South Stack. Suitable footwear advisable.

Water Sports and Beach

Kayaking, Fishing, Rock Climbing and Coasteering are but a few of the pastimes to be had at the beautiful beach at Porth Dafarch which is a very short drive from the Sth Stack, Parking is available but in peak season it will be busy and there is no over night but you can retreat back to the Stack for a quiet drink, discuss the day with friends and enjoy the view.

Port Dafarch

Coasteering

Here is a short travel vlog to help you get a feel for the beauty of the Holy Island, just click on the link: https://youtu.be/UlPpFofQrFU

I hope you enjoy my Vlogs and that they help in some way when planning places to visit when in Wales, please leave a comment and share for others who might be interested in visiting yet another gem in the heartland of Angelsey.

Tal - Y - Bont - North Wales

Tal -Y - Bont North Wales

Is a seaside beach resort area in between Barmouth and Harlech. It sits between the sea and the Cambrian mountains.
It has a small parking area near to the beach which is wide enough for camper vans but once parked up you will find you may be there for the day especially at weekends as movement will be restricted to turn around comfortably as people arrive in cars.

There is a small Ice Cream Parlor on the left as you park which has refreshments available. There are no facilities at all other than that so be prepared to be self sufficient.

Below is a link to the beach via google maps

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Tal-y-bont,+Talybont/@52.775175,-4.0969658,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x4865786b61426bdf:0x24afcdcf1c39bfdd!8m2!3d52.775188!4d-4.092685

When you approach the beach from the main road you will have to drive slowly and give way to traffic going to and from the resorts.

Need a layby to stay in away from the beach? Simply drive out of the resort turn right towards Barmouth on the A496 and there are plenty of Laybys that present themselves for e.g. enter this postcode and there are 2 large laybys either side of the A496.

A496, Talybont LL43 2BZ

Here is a short video outlining the beach and the approach. Just click on the link

https://youtu.be/xMXZarZS1vk

We hope you try it out and enjoy Wales!!

Crown Inn - Glyn Myfyr, nr Corwen

Camping at The Crown Inn - Glyn Myfyr - Nr Corwen

If you want nice walks, babbling water the comfort of a campfire to while away your evening then try visiting the Crown Inn at Corwen. This traditional pub has been serving local welsh ales since the 1700s a popular meeting point for landsmen and farmers alike over the centuries has now opened its doors and arms to campers and day trippers descovering the beauty of the Conwy Valley.

The community is friendly and proud of it heritage and in the you will hear the chatter of Welsh and English together as here deep in the Conwy Valley Welsh is the first language, farmers and auctioneers deal and sell their produce as they have done for hundreds of years in their mother tongue. Then as quick as you like switch over to English to ask a visitor where they are from and how are they enjoying their stay "friendly" is an understated description they are exceptional.

The food is excellent and priced accordingly and although its nice to camp and escape the grind of the kitchen its also nice to be pampered too by some of tempting menu options available in the Crown. Here are some of my choices during my stay:

Full English/Welsh Breakfast!

Puddings!!

And more puddings!!

Prices for camping are at a mere £15 per vehicle and for that you get:

Pitch
Allowed a campfire (please be responsible)
Use of toilets (24hr access)
Drinking Water
Fishing rights to the stretch of river during your stay
£5 of your £15 redeemed behind the bar toward food or drink of your choice!

A short film of the Crown Inn

Click on the link https://youtu.be/yhKdg2F4dl8


For more details visit the website or ring 01490 420209
http://www.thecrowninn.wales/

I hope this helps you toward your descovery of the beauty of Wales

Talcre Beach - Flintshire North Wales

Talacre Beach - Flintshire Nth Wales

Talacre Beach is a beautiful place to visit, there is a bakery, Ice cream Parlour, Chip Shop, amusements, free toilets and House hold wares shop all nestled along the road leading to the beach. parking in the main car park is no longer free but there is free parking on the beach as long as the gates are open you can drive on to the beach. In high season the road leading to the beach can become crowded. Its best to arrive early and leave late as there is no longer over night parking allowed. Don't be dismayed about no overnight as there is a parking layby that can be used near the base of the Gronant Village (only 5 mins drive see details at bottom of the blog).

Talacre Beach Co ordinates 53.352520, -3.317047

Talacre Beach Lighthouse

Gated entrance to beach parking Note* Closing times on the beach parking and gates will remain
closed during high tides.

After your day at the beach you can park up in this layby over night but this layby near Gronant.




Sat Nav Co-ordinates for Layby 53.340748, -3.360273

Note* Latby can flood during prolonged heavy rainfall so park near top where my van is pictured.

Traeth Lligwy - Nr Moelfre Angelsey

Traeth Lligwy - Near Moelfre Angelsey

Traeth Lligwy is a beautiful spot and a very popular stop with day trippers and campers alike. There is a campsite just before the beach if you would prefer to stay within the confines of a camp with amenities on hand. Or if you fancy the wilder side of camping then this beach also suits you with granted permission from the car park owners for overnight stops Note* limited to 2 nights in high season and payment of £10 per night made at the cafe in high season but in low season the cafe is closed.
Watch the Travel Vlog Video at the bottom of the page to get a fuller detail of the bay.

The beach is a beautiful "horseshoe shape" and is lavished with clean sands and clear water which is great for any type of coastal activity that you may desire. There is a great walk to Moelfre and this forms part of the Welsh Coastal Path, Moelfre has a few shops, cafe and pubs and there is a large car park just off street Fford Lligwy and there are no height restrictions and there are public toilets in the car park see ariel shot.

Campsite Details - Dafarn Rhos Caravan and Camping Site
Lligwy Beach, Moelfre LL72 8NN
Tel 01248 410607

Travel Vlog Video Link
https://youtu.be/_mXYsOb4hyg

Maps and directions
Follow the A55 express way in the direction of Holyhead/Angelsey, once over the Britania Bridge into Angelsey take A5025 Amlwch direction turn right onto A5108 Moelfre follow the road into Moelfre turn left just past the Coastal Cafe on your left then follow road for 1.2 miles and the turning is on your right.

Sat Nav 53.359984 - 4.261116

Llyn Crafnant - Snowdonia National Park Nth Wales

Llyn Crafnant - Snowdonia National Park North Wales

The Llyn

Llyn Crafnant is situated in the Snowdonia National Park right on the edge of Gwydir Forest just above the village of Trefriw. Its a great spot for those who want to escape and relax in a rural setting. The Llyn is a great walk with stunning scenery and the path around is 2.4 miles on a gravel path which is also doable if your pushing a buggy!.

There are other walks available which are carefully mapped out on an information board in the car park just below the Llyn. These are range from easy to a more strenuous walk that will test out those willing to push themselves that little bit further. There is also a walk to Capel Curig if you proceed straight over the back of the Llyn.

There are facilities in the car park like toilets and litter disposal containers and Free Parking!. The car park is set in the woodland to one side next a stream running off the Llyn with picnic benches set on the edge of the Gwydir Forest over looked by steep valley slopes of the Carneddau Mountains.

There are wild ponies and a waterfall to see when on a walk on the trails.

Here is a link to watch a short film I took in winter of Jan 2017 to highlight a few points about the Llyn.

https://youtu.be/gW-g_ASpn8k

The cafe at the lake side is seasonal.

If you fancy a bit of fishing you can get details by contacting the Lakside Cafe at Crafnant.

Tel 01492 640818

Directions to the Llyn and the Cafe simply pop this postcode in to your Sat Nav or these Coordinates:

Postcode LL27 0JZ

Coordinates - 53.1317 N, 3.8708 W

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