Saturday Social: Towards Llanrwst and Back to the Sea
An autumn ride up the Elwy Valley, along the top of the Conwy Valley and back to the sea for lunch. Sunshine, stunning views and great company.
Days Out
Places we’ve enjoyed visiting, walking, wandering and exploring — close to home and further afield.
Cycling to Llyn Brenig — A Hilly North Wales Adventure
A hilly ride through the North Wales countryside to Llyn Brenig, with monster climbs, heavy showers, soaring red kites and an unexpected battery adventure on the journey home.
Saturday Social: Llanefydd – 5 September 2026
A Saturday Social into the hills above Llanefydd, with a long climb, a very welcome coffee stop and an unexpected mechanical mishap.
Three Peaks Challenge
A challenging three-peak walk from Rhewl, taking in Moel Gamelin, Moel y Gaer and Moel Morfydd, with steep climbs, spectacular views and hillsides bursting with late-summer colour.
A Walk from Duke’s Drive to Eccleston and the River Dee
A gentle day out that combined woodland, history, riverside views and good company, finishing with a tasty lunch at The Ship Inn. Plenty to see, plenty to enjoy, and well worth a few hours of your time.
A Walk Around the Halkyns
A peaceful 5-mile walk across the Halkyns, following Ron’s Route on OS Maps. Big skies, 360-degree views, wildlife, reminders of the area’s mining past and a landscape slowly recovering from recent wildfires.
Talacre: Dunes, Lighthouse and a Tiny Yellow Spade
A summer walk from Gronant through the dunes to Talacre beach, filled with wildflowers, birdlife, fragments of local history and one very important archaeological discovery.
RHS Harlow Carr 🇬🇧
RHS Harlow Carr is a lovely garden and we enjoyed our visit. Living close to Bodnant Garden, it was hard not to compare the two, but Harlow Carr still made for a pleasant day out with plenty of colour and inspiration..
Plants, Pots and a Walk Down Memory Lane
A visit to the Plants & Pots Show at Bodrhyddan Hall brought back childhood memories, colourful gardens and plenty of inspiration for home and garden.
Lady Margaret's Park Club Campsite, Chirk, Wrexham
A few days in Chirk, with walks along the Llangollen Canal, a visit to Chirk Castle and plenty to explore straight from the campervan.
Penycloddiau - One of My Favourite Walks in the Clwydians
Bodfari – Penycloddiau – Bodfari
Having spent many days exploring the Clwydians, I’ve