National Trust campaign is a winner

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Imagine the scene: a group of primary school-aged children sit cross-legged on a huge khaki-coloured canvas under a canopy of trees in one of Wales’s most magnificent parklands, eagerly anticipating the morning’s activities. It’s raining heavily but the trees that … Continued

Top Ten Walks: Carmarthen Bay and Gower

In August 2012, Harri and I braved heavy rain and the thickest mud on the planet to walk from Amroth to Swansea marina… our section of the Wales Coast Path. Perhaps I should explain. Harri was commissioned by Northern Eye … Continued

Caerwent: our last Monmouthshire castle

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Isn’t it strange how the things you’re least looking forward to frequently turn out to be the most enjoyable and memorable? I reckon it’s all down to the law of diminishing returns – the more excited you are about something, … Continued

Graig Diamond Jubilee Path – Part 2

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After my recent disastrous foray into Graig’s wilderness, I made certain I was prepared for today’s resumption of the circular walk – long trousers, sturdy shoes and plenty to nibble on if the walk took a tad longer than anticipated. … Continued