by sarahheyworth | Apr 25, 2012 | Walks and Bike Rides
Yesterday was one of those days that according to forecasts should have been wet and wild and turned out to be full of sunshine and smiles. Anyhow we decided that a day on the bikes was in order. After cooking breakfasts for guests we hit the road, the...
by sarahheyworth | Mar 11, 2012 | Walks and Bike Rides
It’s always a pleasure to venture up the long narrow road to Cwm Bychan then walk up the Roman Steps. We followed a new route today but, as ever in the wild Rhinog mountain range, saw very few people. There were great balls of frogspawn in some of the...
by sarahheyworth | Feb 6, 2012 | Food and Drink
When we moved to Graig Wen in September 2007, we didn’t know a soul round here. Now we have the pleasure of working and playing with all kinds of local people who we can count on through thick and thin. You just never know when you’re going to need a...
by sarahheyworth | Dec 19, 2011 | Adventures and Attractions, General News
On Saturday the Mawddach rowing club, of which I am their newest member, took part in the Great London River Race. The race is 21 miles long from the Isle of Dogs through central London to finish in Richmond. If you are into rowing this is the race to be in. The race...
by sarahheyworth | Nov 27, 2011 | Adventures and Attractions, General News
There’s a magical garden up a little visited valley about half an hour from The Slate Shed B & B at Graig Wen. Plas Brondanw was the home of Clough Williams-Ellis, architect errant of the more famous Portmeirion. But if you want to experience his special...
