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Yeah I like that place!
Yikes! You can't help imagine what it would be like falling into that can you!
One of mine from there:
Pontsticill Reservoir by Gareth Williams, on Flickr
Yeah I like that place!
is'nt ths Pysgodlyn Mawr? in the forestry? A Taffs Well boy me.
@rjbell I'm in Rhoose myself but know exactly where you are! You should pop along to Barry Camera Club, it's down the road from you
One place not mentioned yet AND they have great ice-cream is the Mumbles Swansea. Verdi's ice cream
Merthyr Mawr is an excellent choice also, as is Talybont.
A little place I found today that's in the South, 10 mins from mine is Hensol Woods. I know the image is poor, I arrived late on in the day for a family walk aka a scout of the area and it's like this all the way around.
Location scout images by Gareth Williams, on Flickr
Pontsticill Reservoir in Brecon is good also as well as upper and lower Neuadd reservoirs
Yeah I used to go about 5 yrs ago, it's my new year's resolution to start again
I have to agree Verdi's is very nice too. The is beginning to be the ice cream tour of Wales!
Joe's (n)Locals much prefer Joes ice cream (Northpole ), try it when your next down this way, their main parlour is in Mumbles, couple of hundred yards down from the White Rose (mini roundabout) and on same side and heading towards Verdi's.
Marco's sells sub zeroDon't forget Marco's at Barry Island also
Ogmore riding school is great and they cater for complete novices .
Joe's (n)
My partner is from Swansea so down there every other weekend to see the family. I think of myself as a ice cream connoisseur i find Joes a little too sweet and not creamy enough.Had a bad experience?
I'm not so keen on Verdi's or Castellamare, their just lovely locations to sit and watch the world go by and hence the Joe's mention, in-case you haven't tried one.
There's a great book by Simon Kitchin (who I've noticed happens to be a member here). I ordered it recently and had a quick flick through and looks impressive.In north Wales.
Snowdon, obviously.
Swallow Falls at Bets-Y-Coed
South Stack Lighthouse
Caernarfon Castle.
Cheers
I may be biased but one of the great things about Wales is the amount and diversity of locations within a fairly short distance of say 30 miles. If you stay anywhere near the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons (where I live) then you have 'Waterfall Country' at Pontneddfechan, the Central Beacons peaks such as Pen Y Fan and the surrounding reservoirs.
Drive south and you'll find yourself at the Heritage Coast with locations such as Dunraven Bay, Nash Point and Llantwit Major and the very photogenic Penarth Pier just to the east. The Gower coastline is also close by which was the UK's very first Area of Outstanding Beauty and must sees are Three Cliffs, Rhossili Bay and the Whiteford Point lighthouse. As mentioned by others, the tide can come in at an alarming rate and has the second highest tidal range in the world so check the tide times.
Scared the sheepNash Point and Penarth you say!
Swallow Falls... For me, hugely overrated.
My wife has made what may be a valid point... 2 hrs on a horse having never done it before... will i be ok for a days driving and walking around places or be a bit saddle sore? hmm
Sorry more on: Pistyl Rhyader waterfall, make sure you walk to the top for the view.
Good teashop at the bottom but the carpark is quite small and fills so people park along the road. Get there early enough though and it's fine
If you walk to the rear right of the carpark behind the teashop (almost where the road bends to go into the carpark), then there's a path up. Two ways up, steep steps, shorter but harder or a winding path, easier to walk.How did you get to the last viewpoint? Not seen that before!
Hmmmm - it's a fair point.
Personally, I don't think 2 hours is long enough to cause any problems. I may only manage to get out on a trek once or twice a year and have never had ant discomfort at all.
On the other hand, the days we've done a really long walk through the dunes (lots of hills and walking through sand) my leg muscles have been killing me the day after.
I'd guess that it varies from person to person and your general fitness level / usual exercise routine.
Do you cycle at all?
I'd equate it posture-wise to a 2 hour bike ride, but obviously without the stress and workout for your legs.
Hmmmm - it's a fair point.
Personally, I don't think 2 hours is long enough to cause any problems..
Trying to do all wales is a little unrealistic?
good grief..... why are you saying that? I havent said i was going to do all wales.. I just want to travel round the best parts of it and see some good stuff...hence why i asked... I did scotland last year and could go back a hundred times and see new stuff...
I recently had a great trip around north Wales. My suggestions:
- Stay at the Premier Inn at Caernarfon. Easy walk to the castle and town centre and not too pricey.
- Pop over the Menai Strait and visit the Newborough Warren wildlife reserve, which has a gorgeous beach.
- Drive through Snowdonia - there's a nice circuit from Caernarfon to Llanberis to Plas Gwynant to Beddgelert and back to Caernarfon. You can pop up Snowdon from Llanberis on the railway if it's open.
- If you're going to head down to mid/south Wales, on the way stop off at Mach Loop and look for fast jets flying below you. Bwlch is a good spot - park in the little car park and walk up teh hill a bit: http://machloop.co.uk/mach-loop-map/machloopmap.png
Thats why, but it is based on personal choice. There's so much to see, it's probably better to pick an area and spend time enjoying it, rather than cherry picking a few and spending ages driving.
Brecon Beacons to Swansea - A4069
From the red kite feeding station at Llanddeusant heading south is one of Gods driving roads