Stiles, slates and Moel Siabod

posted in: Mid Wales, Wales | 0

For whatever reason (perhaps its relative isolation from the more popular areas), Moel Siabod isn’t one of the most-walked mountains in Snowdonia. Wikipedia tells me that at 872 metres it’s the highest peak in the Moelwynion mountain range and it’s certainly a tough … Continued

Wales end to end – how to pack light for our adventure

    I need to learn more about travelling light because if things go according to plan, I’ll be backpacking across Wales very soon. We’re just waiting to see if Harri’s employer approves his request for unpaid leave. If it’s … Continued

How Lloyd George saved the Ceiriog Valley

posted in: North Wales, Wales | 2

  My middle daughter once brought a book home from school about the fight to save Capel Celyn in North Wales. I couldn’t read the words as it was written in Welsh but I recall being riveted by the haunting … Continued

Wales’ first Juniors parkrun for Newport

posted in: Running, South Wales, Wales | 2

My eight-year-old grand-daughter looked up at me tearfully, then carefully inspected her grazed arm and mud-covered leggings. We had stopped running when she toppled over but a moment or two had passed and I detected there was an internal battle … Continued