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A New Venture at Caernarfon’s Market Hall

A New Venture at Caernarfon’s Market Hall

  (This is a bilingual press release: scroll down for English) Menter Newydd yn Neuadd y Farchnad Bydd bwrlwm prynu a gwerthu i’w weld a’i glywed unwaith eto yn Neuadd y Farchnad Caernarfon gyda lansio menter newydd cyffrous. Mae nifer o grefftwyr a dylunwyr yr ardal wedi dod at ei gilydd i greu marchnad unigryw [...]

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My three walks up Snowdon

My three walks up Snowdon

  Blogger Nina Lenton describes her three walks up Snowdon, and ponders whether next time she ought to take the train… I am proud to say that I have been to the top of Snowdon three times, without ever taking the train! The first time I visited Snowdon was about ten years ago.  A work [...]

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How do I love thee, Snowdonia? Let me count the ways…

How do I love thee, Snowdonia? Let me count the ways…

  You might think that moving from London to Snowdonia, after 30 years of living in The Big Smoke, might be a bit of a wrench. For some people, maybe… but for me, I can honestly say there has never been a day when I’ve regretted that decision, even for a second. Sure, I would [...]

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An afternoon at Gwledd Conwy Feast

An afternoon at Gwledd Conwy Feast

Yesterday I spent a few hours exploring Gwledd Conwy Feast, a weekend-long food festival on the quayside and throughout the town at Conwy. I decided to leave the car at home and make the journey from Clynnog Fawr to Conwy by bus. After working out my route at the incredibly useful Traveline Cymru website, I [...]

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Snowdonia attractions’ special deals for Welsh rugby supporters

Snowdonia attractions’ special deals for Welsh rugby supporters

  The attractions of Snowdonia are in full support of the Welsh Rugby team as they take on France this weekend in the Rugby World Cup. And to show their support, many local attractions are offering discounts for children who turn up in their Welsh rugby kit on Saturday 15th. From high-flying adventures at Tree [...]

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Indian summer dreams of Snowdon

Indian summer dreams of Snowdon

  The recent spell of unseasonably warm weather saw Brits heading in droves to the nearest beach or park, to enjoy the last few days of guaranteed sunshine before winter set in. But Fraser Edwards wasn’t dreaming of beaches… he wanted to make the most of the weather by spending a day on mighty Snowdon.

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Just Ask Annie

Just Ask Annie

  What could be nicer than a walk around the fields surrounding Tal y Llyn lake and the mighty Cader Idris? Taking a botanist with you, that’s what! Y Felin’s Gwen Tudor shares the story of a delightful nature ramble she recently enjoyed with botanist Annie Seddon. 

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Ten things I love about Clynnog Fawr

Ten things I love about Clynnog Fawr

  Clynnog Fawr is a little hamlet on the Snowdonia coast, roughly halfway between Caernarfon and Pwllheli. I’ve lived in Clynnog Fawr since 2004, and every time I step outside my front door and look around the village, I fall in love with it again. 

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Dolbadarn Castle

An afternoon in Llanberis

As it’s been a bank holiday weekend, our friends Tony and Jenny are staying with us for a few days. On Saturday we took them for a quick drive through Snowdonia, stopping at Llanberis for a little look around. 

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Welcome to Love Snowdonia

Welcome to Love Snowdonia

  This is the first of what I hope will be hundreds – thousands! – of posts about Snowdonia, where I live and work.

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