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Find out more about West Wales: our blog posts give you the lowdown on what's on, what to see, where to eat, and introduce you to some of the secret spots that only the locals know about!
Circular Walk
If you would like a spectacular yet not too strenuous circular walk, follow our path from the village of Moylegrove. The centre comprises a tumble of traditional painted cottages, grey stone chapels and two stone river bridges. Moylegrove is set in a most picturesque location on the Pembrokeshire coast, 6 miles south of Cardigan.
Welsh Cakes
St David’s Day (1st March) is nearly upon us. It’s time to make some celebratory Welsh Cakes (pice bach, cacen gri, pice ar y maen). Traditionally Welsh Cakes were cooked on a bakestone or cast iron griddle and are sometimes referred to as ‘bakestones’. The bakestone or planc was heated on the open fire and used as a cooking surface.
Leap into Wales: 5 Welsh Wedding Customs
Many Welsh wedding customs have disappeared throughout the years, but some have evolved and are still in use today. Here in Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, we like to try to keep these customs alive, so take a leap into Wales: with 5 Welsh wedding customs.
How to say ‘I love you’ on St Valentine’s Day
How to say ‘I love you’ on St Valentine’s Day in Welsh is ‘dwi’n dy garu di’. If that seems a bit tricky, why not gift a unique and romantic Welsh Love Spoon instead? The hand-carved Celtic Love Spoon has a heart to symbolise love and Celtic knot work representing two lives intertwined.
A Wonderful Day Out in January
What a wonderful day out we had on a crisp and sunny morning in January when we went to the Food Fair at the National Botanic Gardens of Wales in Carmarthenshire There is always something exciting to see and do here, whatever the time of year, in beautiful West Wales!
Lazy Lawrenny afternoon
We like nothing better than a walk in beautiful West Wales. Take a drive through the Pembrokeshire countryside to enjoy a gentle circular walk by the Daugleddau estuary. Enjoy a lazy Lawrenny afternoon with us.
No traffic jams in West Wales!
We love driving around West Wales and are constantly delighted by the scenery. Particularly in the rolling hills of Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire. You can come across breathtaking views of the amazing countryside. Hidden valleys with a patchwork of fields with tiny farms, tumbling streams and dramatic skylines. We love having no traffic jams in West Wales countryside.
West Wales Coastal Paths
The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path has over 180 miles of admittedly stunning scenery but with a height gain equivalent to climbing Everest from sea level. That’s almost five miles straight up! Let’s talk all about walking the West Wales coastal paths.
January Walks In West Wales
January is a fantastic time to visit West Wales, especially if you are looking for some peace and relaxation. The once-busy beaches during the summertime are now quiet and perfect to explore with your pup. Stepping outside you are hit with the refreshing breeze that gets you excited to explore. So let us take you through one of our favourite walks in Ceredigion during January.