Tag Archives: hiking

232 Caernarfon to Y Felinheli

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

Perhaps its the dullness of the day, or the tediousness of the route, or the long drive to get here, but every step is an effort. Continue reading →

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231 Llandwrog to Caernarfon

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

I have trouble with the buses, negotiate a finger of dunes, do a little trespassing, and fill my boots with water. Altogether, a very enjoyable walk. Continue reading →

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230 Trefor to Llandwrog

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

I learn about the old quarry, walk 8 miles along a boring road, discover a miraculous epilepsy-curing well, and find out that Caernarfon has an airport. 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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228 Morfa to Nefyn

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

I come across one of the best beach bars in the world, in an unlikely place. 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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224 Abersoch to Hell’s Mouth

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

Why is this beach called Hell’s Mouth? I find out later… Continue reading →

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223 Pwllheli to Abersoch

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

I get on the wrong bus, meet monster trucks, and fill my pockets with pebbles. Continue reading →

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