Tag Archives: coast

240 Trearddur Bay to Holyhead

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

High tide means the beach is covered, so I take to the promenade in order to walk around Trearddur Bay. When I reach the end of the bay I know the official Isle of Anglesey Coast Path joins the road. But I discover there is no … Continue reading →

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234 Llanfair PG to Dwyran

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

Despite more road walking, and obstructed footpaths, I discover a delightful ancient barrow and a set of magnificent, giant stepping-stones. Continue reading →

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233 Y Felinheli, Bangor to Llanfair PG

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

An interesting walk, past a gothic mausoleum, a pretty cascade, two bridges, and a couple of lions. Continue reading →

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229 Nefyn to Trefor

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

I wander through old quarry workings and tackle the intimidating trek up the nearly-a-mountain slope of Yr Eifl. Continue reading →

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227 Porthor to Morfa

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

Mud, mud and more mud. Also glorious little coves and deserted cliffs. Shame about the howling gale. Continue reading →

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226 Aberdaron to Porthor

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

The tip of the Llyn Peninsula is wild and beautiful. But do the whistling sands really whistle? Continue reading →

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225 Hell’s Mouth to Aberdaron

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

I have trouble with the buses, trudge through mud and stumble over dead lambs. But the views are wonderful. Continue reading →

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222 Criccieth to Pwllheli

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

I meet lambs in plastic jackets and a mud-splattered Bear Grylls, before ending up in Wetherspoon’s. Continue reading →

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221am Penrhyndeudraeth to Portmeirion

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

Fake Italian architecture and a dogs’ graveyard. I expected to find it all rather twee, but actually I found it to be delightful, if ever-so-slightly bonkers. Continue reading →

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219 Llanaber to Llanbedr

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

After two days of glorious walking, I guess I shouldn’t complain. This was a funny old day. Nothing went quite as planned. Continue reading →

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