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:         …

Industrial landscapes were once considered a blot on the stunning serenity of the Welsh Coast, but digging a little deeper than dusty chimneys and steel structures reveals important and fascinating histories of the industries and the people that helped to shape Wales. The coastline of Wales has been nominated one of the most stunning in…

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…

The nights are drawing in and the days are getting shorter, so why not make the most of one of the region’s beautiful sunrises?  “There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope” said 20th century moral philosopher Bernard Williams, and our three stunning sunrise walks along the Welsh coast…

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…

It starts with an eerie silence and a lonely sky at dusk. Waiting. Waiting. Patience, and a quiet that swells the sea air with anticipation. Then suddenly in the far, far distance a tiny speck; a winged black mark on a blue sky. No, two black marks. No, five. Ten. A hundred. Within seconds the…

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…

The Welsh Coast offers plenty of perfect locations for some summer family camping, and if you prefer your holidays with a little more glamour then there are plenty of “Glamping” options too. Ok, so I may be biased, but when it comes to camping, the Welsh coast is at the top of my destination list.…

Donkey rides on the beach were once as characteristic of a seaside holiday as fish and chips and ice cream, but after a lull in popularity beach donkeys are making a comeback along the Welsh coast. Join us as we meet some colourful characters! “I can talk about donkeys all day” laughs Louise Peeters warmly,…

We continue our North Wales travel series with a fun-filled trip to Barmouth – a pretty tourist town just a stone’s throw away from the Oakeley Arms Hotel in Southern Snowdonia. Did you know, that William Wordsworth was a big fan of Barmouth? And here were we thinking that he never left the Lake District! Wordsworth…