It can be a wild, stark place, Mid Wales: sometimes too much so for day-trippers who prefer Snowdonia’s more Instagram-able blockbuster beauty. At Undiscovered Wales we love the wildness and the starkness. But sometimes, we crave a lazy, languid day out too: the pootling drive out to a jaw-dropping beauty spot to picnic, cool off in a river and dreamily look at the view. Abergwesyn … Continue reading Gentle wilderness along Abergwesyn Common
Sometimes, when you ask around in a local area for good off-the-grid recommendations of places to visit, you wind up disappointed or downright annoyed if you follow through with the suggestion and go there: local recommendations are not always great. Admittedly, Mwnt and its big USP, its beach, are a mere five miles from Cardigan, the second-largest town in the county of Ceredigion with its … Continue reading Sacred solitude on Mwnt Beach
Walk length: 9.5km (round trip). Snowdonia is renowned for its llyns (lakes): certain parts of the national park are fairly spattered in them. But the Dulyn Reservoir remains very much in the category of lesser-known lakes, despite its setting in the shelter of one of Snowdonia’s more famous mountains, Carnedd Llewelyn. And who doesn’t want an unforgettable wild swim as part of their moorland hike? … Continue reading The Dulyn Reservoir hike: in the shadow of Carnedd Llewelyn’s crags
Sophie Hurst is one of the early pioneers of coasteering. Back in 1988 she co-founded Preseli Venture Eco Lodge and Adventures in Pembrokeshire, determined to forge a sustainable use of a wilderness area. Her aim is to provide an earth-grounding coastal adventure in an increasingly fast-paced, tech-obsessed world. Coasteering? What’s that? Coasteering is all about getting you out along the coast – exploring the nooks … Continue reading Diving into Pembrokeshire with coasteering pro Sophie Hurst
