Another stunner day, but a change in wind direction has made it feel rather nippy. I was working with a group who are getting ready for a trekking expedition, so we chose to get a bit of shelter on the south western edge of Anglesey. We followed the shores of the Menai Straits, then cut Read more

To be fair, it was looking a little optimistic to be setting out up the big sweep of Idwal Slabs at 19:30 after a busy day…. The sun had gone below the skyline to the west, but the tops were still glowing pink and we wondered if we’d be fast enough to climb up into Read more

In an attempt to avoid a repeat of last night, we opted for an early dinner so that there was plenty of time to enjoy the evening at the lake… Conditions were about as good as they get for floating about on a paddleboard and having a natter… The air temperature was wonderfully warm, but Read more

Another belter of a summers day in North Wales today! Temperatures in the mid twenties until sunset! Unfortunately, I had plenty of computer based work to get through first thing, but in the afternoon was able to walk over the hill to visit my friend John for a coffee and a catch up. Once Clare Read more

It’s been a swift transition from Norwegian winter to Welsh summer, but today’s walk uphill was at least done without the weight of skis and big boots on our feet. With the skis now packed away, it was time to get back out the ropes and rock climbing gear. The base of the cliff (Idwal Read more