Ferieboliger i Llangernyw

We will be painting with watercolours in some of the most dramatic and beautiful locations in the Snowdonia National Park. Many of the locations require a bit of walking but nothing too strenuous. I will demonstrate my approach to watercolour sketching and guide you through the whole process to produce your own watercolour masterpiece. Betws-y-Coed will be our central meeting place before setting out on our adventure. Other things to note We may be traveling to local areas once we have met up.

We meet outside the tourist information centre where I'll supply the receivers that you use to hear the commentary I'll be relaying through my microphone. That means you can socially distance and linger to take a picture and not miss a word. This is a history tour made interesting with plenty of stories for young and old alike led by a lady in traditional Welsh costume - tall black hat and all. We see the outside of all the main attractions in Conwy - the castle, the church, the walls, Plas Mawr, the gateways and of course the smallest house and quayside. All the time you'll hear about the doings of past and present inhabitants - real and ghostly alike. Your guide is a resident of Conwy so you'll get a real insight into what it is like living in the town today as well as in the past. There'll be plenty of time for picture taking and question answering. The tour takes about one and a half hours and is suitable for pushchairs and strollers though there are some rough paths. Other things to note Wear comfortable shoes and clothing appropriate to the weather. Bring your own earbuds or headphones. You can buy a set for £1 if you forget

This experience focuses on transforming you from a complete beginner into a Nordic Walker! We conduct a quick safety briefing and you will be given an introduction into the history and origin of Nordic Walking. After a warm up, we go out to one of the farm's fields to put theory into practice! We move slowly through the 'steps' as developed by INWA - the International Nordic Walking Federation. I will guide you through the steps at a pace to suit you and build your confidence. At the end of the session we do a cool down stretch on the patio. I hope you will leave the experience having learnt a new skill and discovered a new world of fitness and enjoyment! Other things to note You do not need to be super fit to try this! As the saying goes 'if you can walk, you can Nordic walk'. However if you have had any surgery or illnesses it is advisable to talk to your doctor before booking.

I've planned a great mix of a full day's hiking taking in some archaeological sites along the way. We'll leave the World Heritage Conwy Castle and hike up through the gorse and heather to the top of Conwy Mountain to check out the Iron Age fortress there. It's a good stretch ascending 1,000 feet but we'll be rewarded by the views over to the Great Orme limestone peak in Llandudno and across to the island of Anglesey. We then continue across undulating moorland crossing little streams and We'll probably see the wild mountain ponies and almost definitely the welsh mountain sheep. We eventually reach the Druids Circle - a site that's most definitely much older than when the Druids lived, dating back to neolithic times. We then follow old droving roads descending the mountain past old granite quarry workings down to finish at the bus stop where we'll take a regular bus (leaving about every half hour) back to Conwy. This hike lasts 4 hours and ascends(and descends) over 1,000feet. You'll need good hiking footwear and clothing and water and a packed lunch.. Other things to note This is a mountain hike so the ability to walk for 4 hours uphill and over rough ground The pace will be gentle. We finish at a different town where we will take the public bus back. Allow £3 for this fare.

Covid 19 notice - currently the activity takes place solely outside - please bear this in mind when choosing clothing! The session starts with a quick briefing at the farm followed by pole fitting. I will make sure the poles are suitable for your height and you are comfortable with the grip and wrist straps. We include a technique demonstration and everyone will get a chance to practice on the yard before we set off on our walk! The route incorporates some road walking but mainly trail/track so we can get some peace and tranquillity and enjoy some of Snowdonia’s breath-taking views. The walk will be between 5km and 10km depending on your requirement and ability. We finish up with a paned (cuppa in Welsh!) and a Welsh Cake back at the farm house where we can share photos - and if necessary dry off and warm up. The farm is a busy place and you will see sheep, cows, tractors, and plenty of mud if you wish! Other things to note Nordic Walking is suitable for everyone but you need a basic level of fitness and mobility as we will sometimes walk uphill and the route can involve crossing stiles. If you have an existing medical condition that impacts your ability to exercise, please check with your doctor before booking.