I plan lots of rides in my head and I have now bought a little notebook in which to record these thoughts before I forget them. My problem is a lack of time and a lack of money.
Two weeks ago my wife and I went to North Wales on a five-day Sheerings coach holiday. It was a bit dull being stuck in a coach with a bunch of old people, and I really wanted to be out walking and cycling in the hills, rather then just observing them through a coach window. However, I can not fault the service we were given, and we avoided the hassles of, for instance, looking after our luggage and worrying about train connections. We received excellent value for money.
I must go back; it is easily the most inspiring place I have ever been (Snowdonia, not Llandudno). I am already looking at options involving trains, Youth Hostels and campsites.
Next September Sheerings are running an eight-day trip, also staying in Llandudno, taking in four steam railways. It sounds very enticing.
Some photographs.
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| Rusty ravens in Betws-y-coed. |
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| Llandudno Bay from Happy Valley. |
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| Pass of Llanberis. |
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| Pass of Llanberis. |
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| Climbing the Great Orme by tram. |
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| Conwy and Deganwy from the Great Orme. |
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| Conwy estuary from the castle. |
