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« Reply #2385 on: November 14, 2012, 11:11:20 am »
I was on he maps also but couldn't find a name, although I did see Penrhos.  Never having walked the area I had no direct knowledge.  Wonderful these Google maps!    ZXZ
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« Reply #2386 on: November 14, 2012, 11:43:05 am »
I didn't see that cottage on my initial walk around the island but must have seen it when I walked around the Penrhos Nature reserve but it does look similar to some cottages on the Pentraeth to Red Wharf Bay stretch of the walk and that's what made me think that it was there.  Unique location but there are drawbacks as you say Gwynant.


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« Reply #2387 on: November 14, 2012, 11:51:47 am »
Here's a photo of a milestone. I'm not looking for the road, but can anyone tell me the name of the cafe nearest to it?     ?{}? 

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« Reply #2388 on: November 14, 2012, 12:29:01 pm »
Conwy Falls Cafe, on the A5?
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« Reply #2389 on: November 14, 2012, 12:49:45 pm »
This is a Maths problem with a bit of triangulation!  And I ain't got a map. :(
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« Reply #2390 on: November 14, 2012, 12:59:10 pm »
Google maps?  ££$
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« Reply #2391 on: November 14, 2012, 01:34:29 pm »
Well done ME.   &well

I crossed the A5 when I did the Capel Garmon walk and took a photo of the milestone.

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« Reply #2392 on: November 15, 2012, 07:38:15 pm »
Where in North Wales would you find this building and what is it used for now?

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« Reply #2393 on: November 15, 2012, 10:43:46 pm »
Plas Rhianfa is simply beautiful. A Grade II listed 21 bedroom architectural masterpiece that stands proud overlooking the Menai Strait on Anglesey. This Loire Valley style French Chateau offers unique character, charisma, exceptional views and luxury facilities throughout.

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Re: Quiz Time (General Knowledge & Out of Area)
« Reply #2394 on: November 15, 2012, 10:55:19 pm »
Correct and well done, see "room with a view" shortly!

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« Reply #2395 on: November 16, 2012, 12:20:53 am »
You beat me to it SDQ.
I spent a very pleasant couple of days in Beaumaris this week, and drove past Plas Rhianfa on the way home.
I was intrigued by its beauty and immediately googled it when I arrived home.
A fabulous edifice with superb views.
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Re: Quiz Time (General Knowledge & Out of Area)
« Reply #2396 on: November 19, 2012, 03:03:39 pm »
               Where was I headed when I took this photo earlier this year and what is directly behind me at the spot where I took it?

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Re: Quiz Time (General Knowledge & Out of Area)
« Reply #2397 on: November 19, 2012, 05:22:08 pm »
From that point were you heading North, South, East or West, or just a minor point of the compass?
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Re: Quiz Time (General Knowledge & Out of Area)
« Reply #2398 on: November 19, 2012, 05:33:33 pm »
It looks like Moel Siabod and if it is there is a quarry behind you?

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Re: Quiz Time (General Knowledge & Out of Area)
« Reply #2399 on: November 19, 2012, 07:23:23 pm »
             $good$ Well done Hugo, abolutely correct. We were heading up to the east ridge on a beautiful summer's day. The flooded quarry is a lovely peaceful spot, but I was there one day and a woman walker had her dog with her which was scrambling about above the pool and it fell in. As you can imagine she was frantic and we had a hell of a job to get it out as the sides are so steep. It's one place you do not want to fall into,I'm sure you'll agree.
          Yorkie, many apologies for the lack of directions, I will  ensure that I am more specific in future!
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