Sarah and I enjoy short-weekend breaks away on our birthdays. And this one in September was for mine. Sarah had chosen a B&B in Keswick. So, what better way to start the weekend with a visit to Wray Castle on the way up? 🙂 You can arrive at Wray Castle by car. However, the car park is small so arriving by bus or boat is advised. A boat trip sounded like it would add to the adventure! We arrived at Ambleside’s Waterhead…
Having enjoyed a few days in the Brecon Beacons celebrating Sarah’s birthday it was time to head home. We had visited Tredegar House and walked from Porth Yr Ogof, there was however still enough time to pop in and visit Croft Castle on the journey back. Croft Castle and Parkland is near to Leominster. It is described as an ‘ancient and secluded estate set amidst the rolling hills in the Welsh Marches’ and there are a number of walks for…
This was a weekend away to celebrate Sarah’s birthday. And we began with a Parkrun and a visit to Tredegar House. We were staying at Pentre Bach on the edge of Merthyr Tydfil. This wasn’t too far from the town of Tredegar, and there is a Parkrun there. We decided to join in. Bryn Bach Parkrun takes place in the stunning surroundings of Parc Bryn Bach. And at over 1000 feet above sea level it was certainly the highest Parkrun…
Having enjoyed our time in Fife and Midmar, the final stop of our Scotland trip was a visit to our friends Andy and Sylvia in Hawick. It had been a few years since we had last paid them a visit. My cough by now was in full flow. However it didn’t stop us visiting Fatlips Castle and Woodside Garden. Fatlips Castle is pele tower near to Denholm, just off the Hawick to Jedburgh road. It is one of those interesting places…
Acorn Bank is a National Trust property not far from Penrith. Sarah and I are taking a short break and decided to visit
