Tag: Fairbourne

Sarn Helen, end to end

February 10, 2023 4 Comments
Sarn Helen, end to end

Several stretches of Roman road in Wales are labelled ‘Sarn Helen’.  The one Tom Bullough sets out to walk, in a roughly straight line except for a lurch eastward to Brecon Gaer, is the road that leads from the fort at Nidum (Neath) to Canovium (Caerhun, near Conwy).  He has recorded his trip in a […]

Continue Reading »

Wales Coast Path, day 58: Fairbourne from Tal-y-bont

May 8, 2016 0 Comments
Wales Coast Path, day 58: Fairbourne from Tal-y-bont

Another strong contingent, with MH joining L and M at Penhelig station.  We’re heading to Tal-y-bont, up the coast.  The north wind still blows, so we plan a southerly walk to Fairbourne today.  It’s not just windy, it’s cold, and we can see snow on the mountain tops.  Tal-y-bont turns out to be disappointing – […]

Continue Reading »

Wales Coast Path, day 57: Tywyn from Fairbourne

May 7, 2016 0 Comments
Wales Coast Path, day 57: Tywyn from Fairbourne

Penhelig is the best hidden of railway stations.  A poorly signed flight of steps takes us to a platform high above the road, the single track line leading to a tunnel at each end.  Facing us a curving Victorian terrace blocks the sea view; it has its gardens at the front, each bisected by a […]

Continue Reading »