I couldn’t finish off my Dorset series of posts without the promised look at the numerous in situ fossils that can be found along the Jurassic coast. Walking west from Lyme Regis you soon arrive at several large expanses of flat rock that are absolutely rammed full of fossil Ammonites. Read more…
After spending the end of last month around ancient castles we found ourselves exploring some slightly more recent history on Saturday. Our destination was Pembrey country park which is today a haven for recreation with large grassy fields, expansive forestry and even a dry ski slope. Back in 1886 however Read more…
Carreg Cennen occupies a dominant position overlooking the village of Trapp and is widely regarded as one of if not the most dramatic of the Welsh castles. The original structure dates back to the twelfth century but it was heavily remodelled by John Giffard a hundred years later into the Read more…
The missing three weeks. It sounds like a title for the next Hollywood blockbuster but in truth its a simple introduction to me catching up on a blog that has been sadly neglected for much of January as work and life, with a very heavy emphasis on the former, have Read more…
Last Sunday a thick sea fog was just starting to creep its way into our valley as we got up and ready for the day. By the time we’d set off from the mouth of the River Ogmore, on what was to be a brand new walk for us, the Read more…
I only managed to get out for a couple of hours this weekend and spent it all at the local WWT reserve. As my parents were down visiting (and more importantly dropping off Christmas presents) it seemed like the ideal opportunity to once again take in the centres huge Starling Read more…
Considering the fact that I live in Wales this blog has been sorely lacking in castles over the last couple of years. Thankfully I am able to rectify this frankly obscene oversight with the inclusion of a photo of Dryslwyn Castle, built in the 1220’s by the princes of Deheubarth Read more…
Not only did October 1st herald the arrival of two of the hottest days of the year (28.3 Celsius if anyone’s counting!), it was also the first day of my parents brief stay with us here in South Wales. Normally they drag some horrible wet and grey weather over with Read more…
When I left you in the last post we were standing atop Craig Cau, contemplating the final push to the summit of Penygadair. I’ll admit that my legs were pretty tired by this point so a quick snack was in order. Unfortunately the wind kept taking the crisps I was Read more…
One of the main objectives of our long weekend away over Easter was to finally climb Cadair Idris. Sitting at 893 meters high it’s not the tallest mountain in the UK, or even in Wales for that matter, but it is one of the most beautiful and one of the Read more…