Did you know that here in Wales we have our very own St Valentine’s Day? It’s Dydd Santes Dwynwen (St Dwynwen’s Day) on Sunday 25th January, so it’s the time of year when we get all romantic here at the Oakeley Arms. And if you didn’t know the tale of Dwynwen, well, it’s not really a happy…

We heard the news this week that a walker was rescued from a ridge on Snowdon wearing jeans, a leather jacket and trainers. When he was found trying to shelter from 80mph winds on a steep crag he was suffering from hypothermia, and no doubt a good deal of shock. His rescuers, the Llanberis Mountain Rescue…

Happy New Year! So, how are the hangovers? All recovered from a rockin NYE party yet, and have you made any resolutions? More importantly, have you broken any yet? After a week or two of festive feasting, getting fitter and losing weight are resolutions that top the list for many of us, and there’s something…

Walks for little legs… The half term holidays are nearly upon us (again!), and if the holidays mean a frantic week of trying to entertain your little ones with repeats of Peppa Pig and trips to expensive theme parks and adventure playgrounds, then we’ve got just the blog post for you! If you’re a fan…

Today’s blog post takes us down to the lovely little seaside town of Aberdyfi, about a 30 minute drive from the Oakeley Arms. Aberdyfi is a popular seaside town with both tourists and local visitors, who flock to enjoy its quaint charm and traditional seaside vibe. Our walk today means you can take advantage of the…

Mountain Safety The Oakeley Arms is just a stone’s throw from Wales’ highest peak, Snowdon. Many of our visitors and guests come to conquer this majestic mountain and to witness the absolutely stunning view from the top on a sunny day (very hard to beat!). So it’s no surprise that this beautiful peak is attracting…

Walk the Wales Coast Path Here at the Oakeley Arms you’ll know by now that we are situated right on the lovely Wales Coast Path – it goes right past our door.  In the two years it’s been open we’ve had plenty of walkers and hikers pop in for a refreshing pit stop and a rest…

Mile run club Did you know that today, the 6th of May, is the 60th anniversary of the four minute mile? No, we didn’t either but seeing as though it’s one of the most famous and historical moments in athletics, of all time we thought it was something worth celebrating here at the Oakeley Arms! Today, the…

Spot a sea-shell As our regular readers know, the Oakeley Arms Hotel in Blaenau is situated just a stone’s throw (or should that be a shell’s throw!) away from the stunning Snowdonia coastline, and one thing about a day beside the seaside is that there is so much to spot – not least the beautiful wildlife…

Walk Wales It’s been almost two years since the Wales Coast Path opened in May 2012, and it’s been hitting headlines ever since – for being the only walking path in the world to circumnavigate a country’s entire coastline and for appearing with world attractions as a “must-visit” destination nominated by the Lonely Planet travel…