What’s my age again? Birthday Waves! Riding in the last of the light What a great way to celebrate my birthday! Birthday cards and a few pressies with breakfast, then after spending a sunny day messing about in boats on Llyn Padarn, I arrived home for a coffee and birthday cake session outside in the Read more

Spent a lovely day rock climbing with a beginner group at Union Rock near Llanberis today. It’s been hazy, but bright all day long with very light winds. Perfect conditions to be working in the great outdoors!  We’re getting spoilt for great sunsets at the moment, and tonight’s show didn’t disappoint!  We walked up onto Read more

Just a regular evening, before one of the greatest sunsets that North Wales has ever produced! The weather continues to be glorious, prompting a little visit to an area near the Little Orme to investigate some coasteering options… Calm waters near the Little Orme As you do…. In a nutshell – this is how events Read more

It’s all about timing. And late this afternoon, we timed things to perfection! After a quick stop of in Menai Bridge, we nipped into Idwal, to catch the last of the sun, just as most teams were leaving the cwm. Menai Bridge The sun was fully on the slabs, but there were shadows creeping across Read more

View from the top of Atlantic slabs A northerly wind has cooled down the temperature a bit, but there is still plenty of sunshine about in lovely North Wales at the moment. We decided to hike up to the Atlantic Slab on Carnedd y Filiast this morning. The slabs face east, so are best climbed Read more

Apparently the most photographed valley in Wales. And on a day like today, you can see why! The Nant Ffrancon in full effect If you look really close, you can almost see The Cottage!  Read more