Earlier this week on the blog we featured a handy guide to some of the common seaweeds you might spot on the Welsh Coast (read it here). Today, why not try this lovely short walk at Ynys – just the other side of the estuary from us here at the Oakeley Arms – and see…

Explore the Edwardian splendours of Aberystwyth Distance/Time:                          6.5km / 4 miles. Start:                                        Along the sea front on Marine Terrace (or use free weekend car park on Queens Avenue behind Marine Terrace) Grid Ref:                                   SN 583 824 The grand architecture and majestic Edwardian and Victorian buildings have put Aberystwyth firmly on the tourist map. And the…

This stunning North Wales walk is well worth an afternoon’s amble – the beautiful Ceiriog Valley near Llangollen in North East Wales. Why not take it slow, and slow travel to the start point of the walk – by bus, train or bike? Find beautiful scenery across the Ceiriog Valley Where:              Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog,…

The start point of this walk is about an hour’s drive from the Oakeley Arms, but the walk is well worth it. It’s quite long so not for the faint hearted but join us back at the Oakeley after the walk for a well deserved meal and a drink!! This walk gives you the chance…

Last week on the Oakeley blog, we featured the brilliant RPSB charity for birds and wildlife. Did you know that the RSPB manage several nature reserves in Wales? And here’s a walk around one of the local ones to us here at the Oakeley Arms. Enjoy this lovely Barmouth RSPB Walk – at the Mawddach…

If getting fit is at the top of your agenda this New Year, why not join us as we discover how you can transform your humble walk into a fitness workout. After a week or two of festive feasting, getting fitter and losing weight are resolutions that top the list for many of us. A…

Any regular blog readers will know how we love a walk here at the Oakeley Arms, and who can blame us? With all this stunning countryside and scenery, coast and country to explore here in North and Mid Wales. There is nowhere better! Earlier this week we featured a blog about making a walk part…

Today, we’re heading to the beautiful Conwy Valley and the popular town of Betws-y-Coed. The River Conwy runs right through the town and is joined here by two other rivers – the Lledr and the Llugwy. The River Conwy rises in the marshy, moorland slopes of Migneint, high above the Ffestiniog Valley, from the largest…

An inland hike to discover industrial Anglesey’s heritage at Parys Mountain on the beautiful island of Anglesey. Where:              Amlwch, Anglesey Distance:          Approx 7 miles Difficulty:          Fairly easy – one steep climb Start:                Amlwch Port Car Park (Leave A55 at second exit after bridge – signed for A5025. At roundabout before town…

Explore the iconic Capel Salem and then enjoy the beautiful Nantcol waterfalls, in Llanbedr – a small coastal village not far from Harlech, and a short drive from us here at the Oakeley Arms. The walk route goes past the legendary Capel Salem – the subject of a painting (Salem) by artist Sydney Vosper in…