The National Parks in Wales
Posted by Ray on May 29, 2018 in Blog | Comments Off on The National Parks in Wales
The National Parks in Wales were first created in 1951 with the creation of Snowdonia, then in 1952 with the Prembrokeshire Coast, and finally in 1957 the Brecon Beacons were awarded similar status. The timing coincided with the country establishing a more adventurous tourist industry that was now exploring foreign fields, and there was a desire from the...
Read MoreThe Capital City of Wales – Cardiff
Posted by Ray on May 28, 2018 in Blog | Comments Off on The Capital City of Wales – Cardiff
Cardiff is the Capital City of Wales and is home to a population of just over 360,000. The city is famed for its sporting venues, its tourist sites, its educational institutions, its retail centers and its entertainment industries. The city is also home to the Welsh National Assembly, which is a devolved parliament that has the power to make legislation in...
Read MoreClimbing in Snowdonia
Posted by Ray on May 20, 2018 in Blog | Comments Off on Climbing in Snowdonia
Wales is a magical, mystical realm to visit and nowhere in the country feels more otherworldly than the beautiful Snowdonia National Park. The panoramic views of rugged mountains dotted with mirrored lakes and ruined castles calls to mind plenty of fairytales, not least the legend of King Arthur which, for some, is tied so closely to the land’s history....
Read MoreThe Other Sports of Wales – Part 2
Posted by Ray on May 12, 2018 in Blog | Comments Off on The Other Sports of Wales – Part 2
The Welsh have always produced top athletes and there is not an international competition taking place that does not have a host of Welsh athletes representing Great Britain. One of the most famous athletes to have represented Wales and Great Britain was Lynn “the Leap” Davies. At the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Davies jumped 8.07 meters to win the gold medal...
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