draliman on life

After my trip to Dolwyddelan Castle and Bodnant Garden, I decided to try some walking. I’m quite keen on forests and whatnot so I headed off to Coed y Brenin, a forest park owned by the Welsh division of the Forestry Commission.

It wasn’t far, though it took a while by the time I’d made my way through the roadworks. At breakfast (bacon and tomato omelette) I’d joked with the waiter that I’d brought three coats with me just in case, but I hadn’t needed my wet weather one. Obviously that put the jinx on the weather and down came the rain. Fortunately, it settled down to a light drizzle as the day progressed.

Anyway, on with the pictures!

I noticed as I walked round that the landscape is very similar to parts of the Highlands in Scotland, even down to the thistle!

I like the occasional rocky bit, and also parts where the trees have been chopped down allowing a view across the countryside.

My real favourites, however, are streams, rivers and waterfalls. These began at around the half-way point. I went and sat by the river below – it was very peaceful.

Being exceedingly unfit, I was already getting quite tired. Little did I know that I was now down in the valley and there was quite a climb ahead of me!

These last two pictures were taken just before my long climb back to the Visitor Centre. I was too busy trying to breathe to take any more. The breeze and slight rain suddenly became very welcome!

For those of you interested in my food adventures, that evening I had garlic mushrooms on a lightly toasted something-or-other (sorry!) for the starter. This was followed by three large lamb chops with a lovely creamy potato salad and for dessert, a total taste sensation – the best Eton mess I’ve ever tasted! Fresh strawberries, cream, lovely! I almost ordered another on the spot.

And there endeth my little holiday in Wales! I hope you enjoyed the photos.