Walkers are Welcome is an initiative taking Wales by storm. Join us as we find out more about it. Walkers are Welcome is a great initiative which aims to put walker-friendly towns and villages on the map. It all started in the West Yorkshire town of Hebden Bridge, where the idea of an accreditation scheme was…

This is a favourite walk of ours here at the Oakeley Arms, an oldie but most definitely a goodie! And well worth re-visiting during these beautiful summer months! Join us on a lovely walk to discover the pretty coves and hidden bays of Borth-y-Gest. Where:              Borth-y-Gest, near Porthmadog, Gwynedd. Distance:          Approx 4 miles…

This walk is an old one, but is definitely a good one – and well worth re-visiting in this beautiful summer sunshine. The beaches and coves around Borth-y-Gest are just stunning! Discover the pretty coves and hidden bays of Borth-y-Gest with this brilliant beach walk. Where:              Borth-y-Gest, near Porthmadog, Gwynedd. Distance:          Approx 4…

There’s plenty to explore on this lovely walk on the island of Anglesey, including a visit to the famous RNLI Lifeboat Station and explore Moelfre’s fascinating maritime history. Where:              Moelfre, Anglesey Distance:          Approx 3 miles Difficulty:          Easy Start:                Car park in Moelfre (take the A5025 between Benllech and Amlwch, at roundabout follow signs for…

To make the most of this gorgeous spring weather (finally!), this week we’ll feature two fabulous walks on the Oakeley blog…. This first one is a lovely flat route along the Llŷn Peninsula’s northern coastline. Where:              Dinas Dinlle, Gwynedd Distance:          Approx 4 miles Difficulty:          Easy Start:                Seafront car park in Dinas Dinlle (follow the…

Summer days are just made for ice-creams, so check out the best places in North Wales to indulge in the perfect treat! 1: Cadwaladers Ice Cream, Criccieth Although the Cadwaladers chain of ice cream shops now has branches across Wales and northern England, the famous name now synonymous with some of the best Welsh ice cream…

Wales’ largest island is bursting with rich history, ancient culture and some of Britain’s most beautiful coastline. Join us as we discover Anglesey. There’s a certain magic about island life; one that has captivated the imaginations of mainlanders for centuries. Often seen as remote, inspiring, stoic and independent, islands seem to have an air of…

  “Queena what” I hear you shout! Quinoa (pronounced kwin-oa or keen-wah) is a fashionable cooking ingerdient in the 21st century – popular with 5* restaurants and soup kitchens alike. It’s a type of grain (think cous-cous or rice) and a plant of the “goosefoot” family which is primarily found in the Andes. It has been widely cultivated for thousands…

For a festival with a difference this summer, sign up for some of the fascinating events and programmes on offer at some of the country’s best arts festivals. If the thought of a festival conjures up images of muddy fields, loud music and raucous teenagers then it’s time to think again…..This summer our beautiful North Wales region…

There are many different routes to the top of Snowdon, but today we’re tackling one of Snowdon’s quieter ascents. Come with us! Where:              Rhyd-Ddu and Ranger Paths, Snowdon Distance:          Approx 10 miles Difficulty:          Hard (one of the easier routes to the summit but the ascent is steep. Paths are generally good, but there are…