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Enjoying the view over Llyn y Fan Fach

Enjoying the view over Llyn y Fan Fach

Llyn y Fan Fach in Bannau Brycheiniog (Breacon Beacons), known for its stunning landscape and views, sounded like the perfect place to head for a picnic walk. Obviously a popular destination, and with a trail running competition on too, the start of our walk was busier than we'd expected. After several days of rain the sun was out and it promised to be a glorious day. Everybody was out! We set off walking alongside the river, gradually heading up with beautiful views of the lake. (Apparently, according to a welsh legend, the Lady of the Lake is said to have...

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Where there’s a castle there’s a view

Where there’s a castle there’s a view

Carreg Cennen, built at the end of the 13th century, did not disappoint. Sitting up on a limestone crag, with views for miles over the Carmarthenshire countryside. The castle walk was recommended by our hosts seemed like the best idea for our first day in the area. We packed our bags (picnics for us and Basil, waterproofs, gloves, hats, PACMATs and head torches) and set off on foot from the door of our cottage. After an hour or so we were ready for a snack. Grabbing a brief moment of sunshine we sat down to have our picnic. Happy to have...

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