The psych for a day out in the great outdoors needed a bit of encouragement was we drove to meet our respective groups this morning!  However, the very pessimistic forecast turned out to be way off and by lunch time, we were able to enjoy some beautiful conditions on the lake for a spot of Read more

When surfing on the west coast of Anglesey, not only do you get a great sunset, but you also get a great view of the Lleyn Peninsula skyline. Various pointed peaks form a dramatic silhouette and I’ve never been up any of them. I’ve been meaning to remedy that for ages and today, I got Read more

There’s been a lot of low cloud around over the last few days, but along the coastal paths, I was able to get my group into a little bit of sunshine last week.  We went up a peak called Moelfre that I’ve only ever been up once before, so it was nice to something new Read more

It’s getting to that time of year where you really need to have a head torch packed in your rucsack. Aled and I raced up to Penmaenbach Quarry from the Sychnant Pass this evening, despite both being pretty tired from the day. It was such a lovely evening we wanted to make the most of Read more

The wet and windy weather had a momentary lull on Tuesday, between two weather systems. It looked like a short period of clear skies, nice waves and not a breath of wind. The only snag was, I’m supposed to be keeping my ear dry, while it heals. We had the morning free, so went to Read more

It’s been a wild three days to be out on an expedition and everyone that passed their Silver Assessment really earned it! There was a severe weather warning out for heavy rain, but thankfully it mostly all fell during the hours of darkness rather than while hiking!  The Anglesey coastal path was the destination and Read more