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Walks in North Wales / Re: Unthinking Tourists

« Last post by Hugo on July 13, 2025, 12:52:46 pm »

Large fines and massive inconvenience' needed at under-siege Eryri lake to avoid more 'Third World chaos'
A main car park is full already and police have warned more vehicles will be towed if parked badly



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/large-fines-massive-inconvenience-needed-32050045

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: North Wales News

« Last post by Hugo on July 13, 2025, 12:50:16 pm »

I hope that you resisted the temptation for having  a run in those mountains by you Ian

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: The Great British Weather Debate

« Last post by Hugo on July 13, 2025, 12:46:54 pm »

The sunset last night wasn't as good as the previous night but it was still nice to watch.    We are able to see the Isle of Man from here because of the height where we live.    It's 61  miles away and Northern Island is 126 miles away as the Crow flies.
I've attached a few photos of some of the Sunsets that we have had from here in the past.

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Walks in North Wales / Re: Unthinking Tourists

« Last post by Ian on July 13, 2025, 12:10:02 am »

There's a significant lack of planning and simply brains in terms of anticipating the effects of weather on activities, too. Five extreme running events on Snowdon were given the chop, with the organisers saying "Due to extreme temperatures, it is no longer safe to continue with the event....Our top priority is the safety and wellbeing of all participants. Please bear with us as we focus on ensuring everyone returns safely."

Shame, really, that they hadn't checked with the Met Office prior to starting the thing.

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Walks in North Wales / Re: Unthinking Tourists

« Last post by Hugo on July 12, 2025, 10:36:08 pm »

Cars towed from Eryri beauty spot as campervan causes 'exceptional situation'
A passing local said she was 'shocked' by the sheer weight of visitors, all struggling for places to park




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cars-towed-eryri-beauty-spot-32048539

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: North Wales News

« Last post by Ian on July 12, 2025, 07:10:55 pm »

The only thing the main article  got wrong was the temp; our house is at 998'amsl and the temp at lunchtime was 33,5C. 

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: North Wales News

« Last post by Hugo on July 12, 2025, 05:28:31 pm »

Ultra runners 'escorted' off Yr Wyddfa as five races abandoned in searing heat
'Due to extreme temperatures, it is no longer safe to continue with the event'

Five events were stopped, including marathon and ultra distances. Also abandoned was the BlackYr Wyddfa/Snowdon24 event, in which competitors are challenged to run up and down the mountain as many times as possible in 24 hours. It’s billed as the “ultimate ultra trail endurance


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/ultra-runners-escorted-yr-wyddfa-32047793

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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Local Wildlife

« Last post by Hugo on July 12, 2025, 03:31:37 pm »

In the recent heat waves it's important to have water available for the birds and animals that visit your garden so I make sure that all the bowls are topped up.
In the centre of our back garden we have an old dog bowl that all the birds use and this week I saw a Magpie go for a drink in it and then it tried to have a bath in it but it was too big for the bowl but it seemed to enjoy splashing about in the water.
We do have a bird bath and the Blackbirds are the funnies ones to see.  Their wings splash the water so much that after they have finished bathing I have to top the water up

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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Exploring The Area

« Last post by Hugo on July 12, 2025, 03:08:31 pm »

Iconic Pete's Eats in Llanberis to reopen this weekend and legendary item is staying on the menu
The cafe in Eryri National Park dates back to the 1970s

When we used to walk in the mountains it was always our tradition to go to Pete's Eats before the start of the walk.      A big breakfast and a "pint" of tea seemed a good idea at the time.      That was until I walked from Nant Peris to Elidir Fawr for the first time and that nearly finished me off.     Ever since that time I've carried the food in my rucksack and had a meal when we've got to the summit.




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/iconic-petes-eats-llanberis-reopen-32037386

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: The Great British Weather Debate

« Last post by Hugo on July 12, 2025, 11:09:21 am »

Yesterday evening the weather was perfect for seeing the sunset from our house in Colwyn Heights.     The sea was like a mill pond and the visibility was excellent.      We watched the sky continually changing colour as the Sun was setting and the Isle of Man was clearly visible, so too was part of Northern Ireland.
Conditions have to be right to see that far but in the past we have also seen the Cumbrian Hills and the Scottish lowlands have been visible from our lounge