Rhinog Fawr Walk, North Wales

Most people who visit the Snowdonia National Park will head for the northern part and the mountain of Snowdon itself, but there are some fine walks towards the south, around what are known locally as the Rhinogs. This gallery covers the route from Cwm Bychan (pronounced ‘coom bukan’ btw) to the summit of Rhinog Fawr. At 720m, or 2,630ft, it’s not a big mountain, but it’s quite a tough ascent due to the very rocky paths.

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blhphotoblog

Oct 4, 2020

The Welsh sing ‘Land of my Fathers’ to me it’s land of my mother! Yes she was from Nth Wales and we spent so many holidays with all my aunts & uncles. Not been back much since, places change, I prefer the memories.

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Alittlebitoutoffocus

Oct 4, 2020

I have a sort of unofficial rule never to go back to the same place you had a fabulous holiday, as the 2nd time will never be as good. I guess I could think of one or two exceptions, but as a general rule it works. 😊

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1. blhphotoblog
  
  Oct 4, 2020
  
  It’s the memories Mike, everyone’s long gone now. We took our daughter over a couple of years back to show her where all my relatives lived and where I used to play. Lot’s had changed and it left me feeling down.
  
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  1. Alittlebitoutoffocus
    
    Oct 4, 2020
    
    Yes, I can imagine how things might have changed. Life was much simpler in those days (at least it was when I was young). We used to go on the train (from Hull) to see my dad’s sister, who lived in Hounslow. A day out for us was a trip to Heathrow to see the planes taking off! (Not sure why as they used to go over my aunt’s house every 30 seconds!)
    
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Anita

Oct 4, 2020

As usual when I visit your site, I am amazed at the magnificent nature, so different from Malta. Lovely images Mike and guess if I wish I would ever have the opportunity to experience this absolutely stunning scenery in real life. Thank you for sharing!!

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Alittlebitoutoffocus

Oct 4, 2020

Thank you Anita and you’re welcome. The world is full of interesting and beautiful places, it would be a shame not to share them. 😊

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1. Anita
  
  Oct 5, 2020
  
  That’s true Mike and I have traveled a lot before, mainly in Asia and especially in Borneo. I would love to explore more of Europe but now we have Fanny, her puppies and Covid19. Who knows how long the virus will hold its grip on humans.
  
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  1. Alittlebitoutoffocus
    
    Oct 5, 2020
    
    Yes, it’s best to stay at home right now – especially in your case with all those mouths to feed! 😉
    
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Divya

Oct 4, 2020

Oh I love those pictures!! Great work

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Alittlebitoutoffocus

Oct 4, 2020

Thank you Divya, you’re too kind!

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1. Divya
  
  Oct 5, 2020
  
  😀
  
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Divya

Oct 4, 2020

Especially the ascending stairs picture, looks like a stairway to some wonderland

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Alittlebitoutoffocus

Oct 4, 2020

Yes, it was in a way. Though it did rain later and we got soaked on the way back down those stairs!

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