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Wales Coast Path, day 59: Tal-y-bont to Harlech

May 8, 2016 2 Comments
Wales Coast Path, day 59: Tal-y-bont to Harlech

Back to Penhelig station, for the last time.  C and I are on our own today.  We’re planning, as the climax of the week, to make a grand ceremonial advance on Harlech, in pale imitation of Owain Glyn Dŵr’s successful assault on the Edwardian castle there in 1404.  Fortunately the wind has veered overnight.  It’s […]

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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 – […]

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