Earlier this week on the blog we explored the fascinating maritime history of some of Wales’ most interesting coastal towns. And now’s your chance to explore some of that history for real and join us for a walk around Porthmadog, our nearest coastal town. Porthmadog’s harbour was built on strong industrial foundations. Where:              Porthmadog,…

Earlier this week on the Oakeley blog we celebrated some of our glorious nation’s most lovely islands. Well today is your chance to explore one of the islands up close, with this beautiful walk around Holyhead mountain, with glorious views of North Stack and South Stack Islands on Anglesey. Happy Walking! Where:              South Stack,…

Earlier this week on the blog we explored the stunning wonders of woodland in Autumn. Well here’s your chance to explore a welsh coastal woodland with a lovely walk through the forest of Newborough on Anglesey. You might even spot a red squirrel! Lose yourself in the stunning woodland at Newborough forest. Where:              Newborough,…

Enjoy a scenic coastal and countryside walk in the gorgeous Beaumaris countryside, on the island of Anglesey. Where:              Beaumaris, Anglesey. Distance:          Approx 6 miles Difficulty:          Easy Start:                Outside castle entrance, opposite the White Lion Hotel (there are several car parks in Beaumaris, the nearest is behind the castle). To reach Beaumaris,…

Earlier this week on the Oakeley blog we discovered loads of different ways to use the delicious blackberry. Now why not try this walk to see if you can spot any to pick? Join us on a lovely walk in Cemaes Bay, Anglesey. Where:              Cemaes Bay, Anglesey Distance:          Approx 5 miles Difficulty:          Fairly easy,…

Earlier this week on the Oakeley blog we explored the fascinating history of our industrial coastline, and today we’re heading out on a local walk to delve deeper in the history that shaped our nation’s coastline. Explore Anglesey’s industrial heritage at Parys Mountain.   Where:              Amlwch, Anglesey Distance:          Approx 5 miles Difficulty:         …

Earlier in the week on the Oakeley blog we featured a post all about the glorious Snowdonia Sunrise. Well here’s your chance to see it in all it’s glory, with this beautiful Beddgelert Sunrise Walk. You’ll need to leave the village about 90 minutes before sunrise to catch the dawn at the top of the…

Earlier this week we discovered more about the spectacular starling murmuration. One of the best places to see this in Wales is the coastal resort town of Aberystwyth in mid Wales. It’s about an hour’s drive from us here at the Oakeley Arms but it’s well worth the trip. Why not try this lovely short…

Combine history, heritage and a countryside stroll, with this lovely National Trust Walk, and discover the secrets of the Pennant family at Penrhyn Castle – one of North Wales’ finest country houses. Where:              Penrhyn Castle, Bangor, Gwynedd Distance:          Approx 10 miles Difficulty:          Moderate Start:                Penrhyn Castle car park from the A5122 at Llandygai. Postcode for…

This circular walk will lead you along public footpaths to the archaeological site of Tomen y Mur and down to the shores of Trawsfynydd lake and there are stunning panoramic views of the mountains of Snowdonia. Some parts of the walk can be wet. Please wear suitable shoes or boots and take care. Distance: 6…