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Title: Wales.
Post by: star35 on March 14, 2016, 01:31:19 PM

Hi every one, I know there are a few of you who live in Wales so can any one recommend a really nice part of Wales for a holiday. We went to south Wales last year but would like another part this year. Thank you

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Post by: Ju Ju on March 14, 2016, 01:49:21 PM

We'll be holidaying in Snowdonia area later this year. Wonderful scenery, castles etc.

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Post by: Justjules on March 14, 2016, 01:58:02 PM

Hi. Spent many years when in-laws had a caravan in Ruthin, North Wakes but the area around Betsy Coed (prob spelt wrong!) is beautiful.

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Post by: CLKD on March 14, 2016, 02:24:41 PM

Aberystwyth.  National Library of Wales.  Lived there for 8+ years. Lots of walks.  Coast.  Not far from Aberaeron (honey ice-cream and good fish and chips) and on to New Quay (south) though the walk from the car park at the top from the beach is STEEP!  Llanilar has an old Mansion on the road towards Tregaron.  There's a lovely lake (name escapes me) through Penrhyncoch up a road, up a narrower road and beyond - at the right time one can pick bilberries.  Red kites everywhere.  Pony trekking.

Borth and Ynylas Dunes: opposite Aberdovey: for a day.  Machynlleth along the Dovey for antiques and history.  Further round, Aberdovey and Barmouth for a day.

Bow Street is where the 'runners' had their Quarterly Assizes.  Have a look at the Tourist Information on-line for places of interest.

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Post by: babyjane on March 14, 2016, 03:17:31 PM

Llandudno, Conwy, Colwyn Bay, Anglesey.  North Wales is far more 'welsh' than south wales and you are more likely to hear the language spoken too  :)

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Post by: star35 on March 14, 2016, 03:41:20 PM

Thank you so much for all your replies, I've got lots  of places to start researching now.

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Post by: CLKD on March 14, 2016, 04:38:07 PM

"how friendly is your town" shows a lovely picture of Aberystwyth taken from Constitution Hill - where there is a telescope thingy …….. the walk over the top of Consti to Clarach and back is worth the slog on a fine day  ;)

I've had a nostalgic trip round Aber. courtesy of googlemaps ;-). 

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Post by: groundhog on March 14, 2016, 07:17:57 PM

I live in Carmarthenshire star35 which is lovely.  We really like Pembrokeshire though - scenery is quite spectacular but like most of Wales very weather dependant.  Hope you have a lovely time wherever you go .

CLKD - agree about Aberaeron and the honey ice cream - lovely xx

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Post by: Pennyfarthing on March 14, 2016, 07:29:56 PM

Years ago we used to stay about a mile outside St David's and it was gorgeous. I hope it is still as unspoilt as it was then.

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Post by: CLKD on March 14, 2016, 07:31:12 PM

There was a very small chocolate shop at St David's  ;)

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Post by: Taz2 on March 14, 2016, 08:35:58 PM

We used to stay in Barmouth http://barmouth-wales.co.uk/

Taz x

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Post by: CLKD on March 14, 2016, 08:46:46 PM

Allergic to Wales  :-\

Where ever you go you ought to see red kites :-)

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Post by: dazned on March 14, 2016, 08:52:03 PM

Snowdonia is stunning !
There are also some beautiful scenery too .

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Post by: limpy on March 14, 2016, 09:36:38 PM

Quote from: Stellajane on March 14, 2016, 06:48:44 PM

I became allergic to Wales!

What - All of it  ???
How so?

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Post by: star35 on March 14, 2016, 09:51:50 PM

Thank you all so much for this, I am getting quite excited now can't wait to book some thing. Will let you know when I do.

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Post by: Two hoots on March 15, 2016, 09:11:58 AM

Quote from: groundhog on March 14, 2016, 07:17:57 PM

I live in Carmarthenshire star35 which is lovely.  We really like Pembrokeshire though - scenery is quite spectacular but like most of Wales very weather dependant.  Hope you have a lovely time wherever you go .

CLKD - agree about Aberaeron and the honey ice cream - lovely xx

Hi neighbour, I also live in Carmarthenshire  :)

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Post by: CLKD on March 15, 2016, 10:34:07 AM

So am I and I ain't going yet  ;D