After a chilled morning pottering around The Cottage, catching up on some admin, we were able to make use of the blue skies up on Idwal Slabs in nearby Cwm Idwal. We thought that such a sunny afternoon might have resulted in a crowded Crag, but by timing it for mid afternoon, we had Read more

I’ve not been far from home, but I’ve spent the last three days away on a mini expedition to Llangollen. I’ve been assisting a group of youngsters as they explored the area, both on foot…   …and by boat!   Tuesday was spent in the woodlands above the town, which were perfect for games, dens and Read more

May Bank Holiday Monday and it feels like summer has arrived! Had our first breakfast outside this morning at The Cottage, before heading over to the beach to go surfing. Off shore winds and some good sets gave us both good rides, but Clare was getting the best of he action by sneaking onto the Read more

The streets of Llandudno have been turned into a giant fairground for the bank holiday weekend! John and I went to try our luck this evening on the horse races, where he won a goldfish! Clare has been up in the mountains where strong winds were making some beautiful shapes out of the clouds. I Read more

Rock climbing safety staff training today at the crags above Colwyn Bay. While looking at good practice for looking after groups of climbers, I couldn’t help noticing a little Orchid in bloom on one of the ledges! As well as the theory stuff and discussion, we also got to climb a few routes too.   Read more

I’ve been out on the North Wales Path today above Llanfairfechan, in Snowdonia, doing some navigation and expedition training with some students. Actually, they’ve been on the North Wales Path and I’ve mostly been checking up on them at various intervals! One of the best bits as a participant of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Read more