With all this fine Spring weather we’re having, it would be a shame not to make the most of it and head out to explore our beautiful region of Snowdonia and North Wales. Today we’ve got a fabulous walk for you, starting just in the seaside town of Porthmadog  It heads up the hill behind…

To celebrate National Walking Month, we’ve got another cracking North Wales walk for you on the blog this week. Today it’s a gorgeous walk in Harlech, just a little further south along the coast from us here at the Oakeley Arms. So why not make the most of this fabulous weather we’ve been blessed with…

The month of May is National Walking Week 2018. And we are so lucky here at the Oakeley Arms to live and work within close reach of some of the finest walking areas in the country. Whether you fancy a hike up a hill, a stroll along the beach or a climb up a mountain,…

This is an old walk (and one we’ve featured before), but it’s one that we absolutely love, and one we think should be appreciated at all times of year. This amble from Tanygrisiau up to Cwmorthin and the abandoned slate mines of Rhosydd Quarry is a stunner. The scenery is nothing short of beautiful and…

The Cistercians were once the most influential religious Order in Wales, and their emblematic and statuesque abbeys and churches were built across the country.             Scattered across secluded corners of our countryside, hidden between mountain ranges and dense forests are the ruined fragments of a way of life that has long been forgotten and abandoned. A…

Earlier this week on the blog our post took a look at the magical Snowdonia Fairy. Well today we’re featuring a fabulous walk not far from the Oakeley Arms where you may have the chance to spot fairies among the beautiful wildflowers of Spring. Where:              Harlech, Gwynedd Distance:          Approx 3 miles Difficulty:          Easy Start:               …

Dare we say it, but has Spring finally arrived? The last couple of days have been glorious here in Snowdonia, so of course, we’re keeping our fingers crossed that we’ve seen the last of the snow, ice and wet weather that has plagued us this winter and that a glorious, balmy spring is ahead! We…

Did we all remember that it’s Mother’s Day this weekend? Of course you didn’t forget! If you fancy doing something a little different for mum this year then why not try this stunning Ffestiniog Valley Mother’s Day Walk, that leaves straight from the Oakeley Arms? After the walk you could treat mum (and yourself!) to…

What a wonderful weekend of weather we’re having – bright blue and clear skies for most of Wales. And while the temperatures are a little on the chilly side, it’s possible to wrap up warm with lots of layers and enjoy some of the fantastic winter sun. So, why not try one of our lovely…

If you’ve got young children in your family then you’ll know that it’s sometimes a struggle to get them to enjoy, or even entertain, the idea of a day in the great outdoors. As our children’s world is increasingly dominated by computer games, mobile phones, tablets and laptops, it can seem harder than ever for…