Exploring The Area

[Hugo]

'Job completed, well done' - readers weigh in on 'lovely' mini-pier off North Wales
The new fishing platform in Old Colwyn has been met with a range of reactions from the local community

I drove along the promenade to Old Colwyn just to see this jetty and credit where credits due, everyone involved in the construction and planning of this section of the promenade has done an excellent job.     At the end of the prom there is a free parking area for four cars and while I was there people kept coming to this new popular attraction.    Just look at one of my photos that shows the apparent increase in height of the promenade and the large rock formation that protects the promenade from the power of the sea.   Yet the carefully placed rocks don't intrude onto the nice sandy beach.
If CCBC got this particular job done so well how come they have made such a catastrophic mess with both Llandudno beaches?

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/news-opinion/job-completed-well-done-readers-29168670

[Hugo]

By the time I had realised that I had duplicated one photo it was too late to amend the posting.       I've added another two photos of the jetty now and also included an old photo of the Old Colwyn railway station that used to be a short distance further east from the jetty.

[SteveH]

'Little Italy' hidden in Welsh jungle with 200 replica buildings and Venetian canal
The site has been cleared by volunteers who have been left bewildered by the sheer number of replica buildings scattered across a small woodland

A hidden gem engulfed in greenery has revealed more of its mysteries as volunteers uncover hundreds of ornate Mediterranean-style structures. Volunteers at the site, dubbed the "Little Italy" of southern Eryri , have been astounded by the number of replica buildings nestled within a small woodland.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/little-italy-hidden-welsh-jungle-29189903

[SteveH]

New country park next to A55 in grounds of Bodelwyddan Castle
The estate's woods, orchards and meadows are to reopen to the public with new paths and revamped car park

Work on a new country park just off the A55 is to be stepped up this summer following the award of a £900,000 grant. Historic parkland next to Denbighshire's Bodelwyddan Castle will be renovated before its woods, orchards and pastures reopen to the public once again.

Denbighshire Council sought planning consent for the creation of a country park and this has since been agreed. An existing car park will be redeveloped to create 73 spaces and new paths will be built for local residents and visitors.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/trips-breaks/work-start-soon-new-country-29270913

[Hugo]

I paid to cross famous Penmaenpool toll bridge but not everyone is as happy
Walkers on the Mawddach Trail use much-loved crossing near Dolgellau.       The last time I walked across the bridge it was 20p but it's worth the 30p just for the experience




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/paid-cross-famous-penmaenpool-toll-29431278

[Hugo]

Major restoration plans for tiny Eryri church with links to the aristocracy
The historic church also has links to famous artists and mountaineers
The Marquis of Queensbury's daughter ran it as a B & B some years ago and it featured in a TV programme ( may have been 4 in a bed ? )
but it's a good start for a walk up to the top of the Crafnant Valley.     The views from the Church are beautiful



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/major-restoration-plans-tiny-eryri-29454119

[Hugo]

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/trips-breaks/boat-taxis-cable-cars-seven-29755592

[Hugo]

'Boat taxis and cable cars' - seven local ideas to end gridlock chaos at iconic Anglesey beach
Residents were asked for suggestions and their ideas make sense

In case anyone is wondering about my last post, unfortunately I ran out of time when I tried to modify it.   I'm blaming my new laptop for that
If anyone has visited the stunning  Llanddwyn Island they can understand why it is so attractive to tourists,  but I have a lot of sympathy for the locals.
There is only one road through the forest that leads straight to the beach car park so congestion will always be a problem in the Summer season.   The Islan is just about half a mile further down the beach but what I find strange is that most tourists just stay on the beach by the car park and don't bother to visit the island.
Some of those people have also caused various problems and two people have been employed to make sure that the minority of visitors don't cause any problems to the forest area.
I had a walk in Harlech some years ago and walked across the golf course and sand dunes to get to the beach.   There were miles and miles of lovely sandy beach but there was only a handful of people on the beach.    After we completed the walk we came to the conclusion that the beach was deserted only because there was no road and car park there.    It seems that some peop[le can't be bothered to make the effort of walking to the beach

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/trips-breaks/boat-taxis-cable-cars-seven-29755592

[Hugo]

Drivers are calling police after getting trapped at beautiful North Wales beach
North Wales Police says motorists are calling their control room
I have a friend who lives by the beach and he has said that this type of thing is a regular occurrence but in any event it is not a Police matter.     They should contact their roadside recovery team first of all.     If they haven't got any roadside cover the nearby farmer will tow them off the beach ...... for a fee of course !
Perhaps they don't want to pay to be towed off the beach and that's why they contact the Police



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/drivers-calling-police-after-getting-29772689

[Hugo]

Robinson Crusoe' beach with dolphins, glorious views and dunes so big you can sledge down them
The beach embraces Britain's most popular camping destination
Shell Island located at the tip of the Llyn Peninsula must be one of the most attractive campsites in the UK but this Bank Holiday weather has made many campers decide to pack up and go back home
Earlier today I was in Llandudno and the weather was dreadful with strong winds and quite cold too.    Now in Colwyn Bay the weather has become even worse with driving rain adding to the cold and windy conditions.    In fact we have had better days here in the Winter
On a nice fine day though Shell Island is the perfect place for camping but you can't always rely on our weather unfortunately

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/robinson-crusoe-beach-dolphins-glorious-29803571

[hollins]

While we were in Llangollen we enjoyed exploring the charming station.

[hollins]

Had a walk along the canal and the aqueduct.

[SAJ]

Looks like a great day out Hollins, thanks for posting. We visited the aqueduct back in May on a slightly damp day but still enjoyed exploring. After walking back over the aqueduct, we crossed over the canal bridge and had a tasty lunch in the Old Chapel Tearoom.

My next day out is hopefully, to Llandudno next week to revisit old stomping ground. Hugo, I've sent you a pm.

[Hugo]

The 'dramatic' Eryri viaduct mothballed after valley flooded and now visited by few
Cwm Prysor viaduct has gently receded into the background, quietly forgotten
The railway line is a fantastic piece of engineering and is carved into the hillside and it had a fairly steep gradient.    For anyone wanting to see the viaduct, it is only a short walk from the main road and is well worth the effort.       The only downside is that the first part of the walk is very boggy and wellies would be better than hiking boots for that stretch of the railway line



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dramatic-eryri-viaduct-mothballed-after-29973417

[Hugo]

I've enjoyed many pints of beer in the Rose and Crown in New Brighton near Mold when I went to see a friend who lived there.    He'd be amused if he knew that the village could now be called by its Welsh name of Pentre Cythraul
My friend was a great guy and a character too, but he could be a little cythraul at times.         





https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/little-welsh-community-whose-name-30090112