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Top 10 best places to go paddleboarding in North Wales
Paddleboarding is one of the fastest growing water sports in the UK. Here are 10 of the best places for paddleboarding in North Wales

Things to do in Harlech
Harlech is a small town along the west coast of North Wales on Cardigan Bay. Its castle, set up high on the rock is the focal point of the town from which there is a small selection of cafes and restaurants. Beautiful sandy beaches, mountains and waterfalls are all within a short drive away. It is a picture perfect place to visit with a variety of activities to do on the doorstep.

Bilberry Exchange Rate Is At An All Time High!
A bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is a close relative to the blueberry but the difference being that the bilberry is smaller, more tart in flavour, has a red flesh and native to Europe whilst the blueberry is bigger, sweeter, has white flesh, and native to the America’s. They are delicious berries that make wonderful pies and tarts whilst also having great healing benefits for treating digestive and circulatory issues. Back in the day, they were a great source of income in the area for those who would head to the hills and pick bucket loads for market. Today, we still like to exchange our bilberry pickings, but instead of for money, we do it for ice cream….. Hufenfa’r Castell ice cream shop in Harlech make bilberry ice cream during the picking season and as it always sells out, they welcome fresh bilberries in exchange for ice cream. So once you’ve picked your punnet / bowl of bilberries,…

Before the Summer Rush
Dolcymerau (Sleeps 7 +cot) 7 nights from Friday the 12th & 19th of June for £616 (was £735) The owners of Dolcymerau have asked me to try my best and let the few remaining weeks in before the summer rush starts in late July. So we’re offering what I think is quite a generous discount for the weeks beginning the 12th and 19th of June. 7 nights in this luxurious barn conversion is now £616 (was £735). This price includes heating & linen (not towels) plus a little welcome pack when you arrive. [Read more about this property..]