SCRAMBLING UP (& DOWN) SNOWDON Today we climbed Mt Snowdon – all 1,085m of it. Then we had to get back down the mountain – all 1,085m of it. It was one of the most epic, beautiful days we have ever had. It was also by far one […]
RURAL ESCAPADES IN SNOWDONIA Snowdonia National Park is home to more than 25,000 people, most of them farmers. Today we went exploring through some of the rural landscapes of this area, enjoying the sunshine and views of Mt Snowdon as we crossed fields, clambered over stiles, and strolled […]
WATERFALLS, FAIRY GLENS & FOREST TRAILS Snowdonia National Park is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Wales, which is why we’re here! We arrived this morning after a short train ride from Conwy and headed straight out to explore the area around Betws-y-Coed, the village we’re […]
HIKING IN COUNTY WICKLOW After yesterday’s history-filled outing we decided our brains were too full for any more of THAT today. Instead we chose to take ourselves down into the Wicklow Mountains to do some hiking and just enjoy the glorious weather Ireland turned on for us. We […]
THROUGH THE GAP OF DUNLOE WE GO To the west the Killarney skyline is dominated by MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. This mountain range includes Ireland’s highest peak (Mt Carrauntoohil – 1,038 m), and the only peaks on the island that are over 1,000 metres. Cutting through the Reeks is the […]