Saturday 24 September 2016

Tuesday 13 September 2016

Greetings from North Wales

Heading to North Wales and might like some ideas to round out your trip?

Grab a cup of coffee and 

ENJOY

Monday 12 September 2016

Mountain Biking Friendly Hotels in Llanrwst

North Wales is a great place for mountain biking for all skill levels, and we’re huge fans of the area. From trails such as the Coed Moel Farnau to trails of average difficulty such as the Gwydir Forest Trail to absolute monsters such as the Two Lake Tour, the region has lots of trails and adventures for you to explore. It’s a great place to be for mountain bikers of all levels and all skills, but what about mountain biking friendly hotels in Conwy?

No-one likes to feel a little downfaced at hotel owners that are more concerned about the state of their carpets than their guests—much less stay up all night worried that their bikes and equipment are safe. There’s Glamping… but when it comes to your kit, your stuff, and your bike, Glamping feels sometimes like there’s not enough room for all of that stuff, let alone you. Glamping is cramped, narrow, and sometimes it feels like your car is a better experience overall.

So where to turn? Fortunately, there’s a few excellent hotels in the Conwy area which are mountain biker friendly, such as the Meadowsweet Hotel in Llanrwst. It doesn’t get much better – the Meadowsweet Hotel boasts excellent staff out and out, a variety of fantastic spacious rooms, and good, old fashioned service.

The Meadowsweet hotel is ideally located as well, less than 5 minutes walk from both of Llanrwst’s rail stations and in a central area where you can enjoy all of the trails North Wales has to offer. For those of you coming by car, free parking is featured as standard. Llanrwst isn’t in the sticks either – for a small, pretty Welsh village, there's so much to do. When you're sick of trails, the towns of Betws y Coed, Conwy, and Llandudno are very close. Even better, the hotel has free wi-fi so you can share your adventures with the internet at large as soon as you get back.

A trip to North Wales, in our opinion, is best spent enjoying the natural beauty of this region on your bike. There’s no reason why your experience has to be ruined by a few hotel owners with an aversion to outdoor activity, because they're the minority of hotel owners out there.   

Wednesday 7 September 2016

Try Out Antur ’Stiniog Downhill MTB Trail Centre!

We’re huge fans of mountain biking. Whether we’re looking up the hottest trails of the year for our readership, riding said trails, or even checking out some seriously mountain biker friendly hotels in Snowdonia and the surrounding regions, it’s safe to say we’re more than hooked. But you knew that, didn’t you?  

Our best pick of 2016 has to be the Antur ‘Stiniog Downhill and MTB Trail Centre at the Llechwedd Slate Caverns! This fantastic facility boasts 5, yes 5, mountain bike trails that range from a moderately light Blue grade to absolute monsters of Black Grade trails. (Obligatory warning: Don’t attempt any trails you’re unfamiliar with, or worried about. Black Grade Trails are no joke, and nor is Snowdonia. All it takes is a bit of misplaced confidence to turn a great experience into something horrific).

All of Antur ‘Stiniog’s five trails have enjoyed international acclaim from MTB Riders and press alike – hence earning this prestigious name, standing head and shoulders above among many mountain biking trails in England and Wales. (And in our opinion, even some European ones.)  All trails are assessed by an uplift service, which means that riders get more time having fun than lugging their bikes to the top of what can sometimes seem unsurmountable.

Antur ‘Stiniog’s uplift service in particular is an example to the rest of the UK at large. Uplifts are timely, regular, and efficient – widely regarded as the absolute best within the UK. Also available onsite is bike hire, coaching and maintenance (in case you’re a little unsure what kind of trail you’re cut out for at present) a jump site, cafĂ©, showers and even a bike wash.

The Antur ‘Stiniog Downhill MTB Trail Centre is indeed the whole package, all in one, and it’s more than possible thanks to the site’s excellent design and very rider-centric layout to complete all 5 trails in one day, if you want to.

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Station Road | The Meadowsweet HotelLlanrwst, Snowdonia National Park LL26 0DSWales
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116 reviews

"Great find"

Reviewed March 27, 2016
The choice of eateries in Llanrwst is limited but we would thoroughly recommend this restaurant. Good value. Good portions and great service. Quite unique decor Might be worth b...MORE
96 reviews
Conwy

"Good environment for dining"

Reviewed March 27, 2016
A cosy homely restaurant serving good food in ample portions at a reasonable price. We were made welcome throughout and the service was excellent. A very varied menu with somethin...MORE
3 reviews
Sale, United Kingdom

"Wow - what a fantastic meal"

Reviewed March 26, 2016
As soon as we entered Lle Hari's we knew we were in for a treat; the decor was beautiful and bold. The presentation of the food was spectacular and tasted amazing; my lamb melted ...MORE
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Eglwysbach, United Kingdom

"Fantastic evening"

Reviewed March 17, 2016
had a fantastic evening dining as a group of four last Friday evening at Lle Hari....we all had different starters, main courses & deserts. All were delights to look at on the tabl...MORE

Saturday 19 March 2016

Hungry after your ride? Let's fill up @ Lle Hari

7 big burgers in North Wales to try

From the 4x4 burger at Harvey's, the XXXL Roadhouse at Hickory's to the smaller offering at The Bison Grill, there are numerous mouthwatering burgers to try

The 4x4 burger at Harvey's in Llandudno
The 4x4 burger at Harvey's in Llandudno
Ever thought what it would be like to eat an absolute monster burger?
Well, we've put together a list of some of the best that North Wales has to offer.
Check out the burgers below, do you still think you can tackle any of these?

1. The XXXL Roadhouse Burger at at Hickory's, Rhos-on-Sea

The XXXL Roadhouse Burger at at Hickory's, Rhos-on-Sea
The XXXL Roadhouse Burger at at Hickory's, Rhos-on-Sea

Cost:£14.95
9 Llandudno Road, Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, LL28 4TR. For further details, go to the websiteor call 01492 550444.

2. The 4x4 burger at Harvey's in Llandudno, Rhuddlan and Bangor

The 4x4 burger at Harvey's in Llandudno
Cost: £24.99
72 Mostyn Street, Llandudno , Conwy, LL30 2SB. For further details, go to the website or call 01492 873373.

3. The Obscene Dirty Flithy Burger at Hydeout Bar-B-Q & Smokehouse, Menai Bridge

The Obscene Dirty Flithy Burger at Hydeout Bar-B-Q & Smokehouse, Menai Bridge
The Obscene Dirty Flithy Burger at Hydeout Bar-B-Q & Smokehouse, Menai Bridge

Cost: £15
1 Coronation Road, Menai BridgeAnglesey, LL59 53N. For further details, go to thewebsite or call 01248 345956.

4. The ultimate Lle Hari burger at Lle Hari, Meadowsweet Hotel, Llanrwst

The ultimate Lle Hari burger at Lle Hari, Meadowsweet Hotel, Llanrwst
The ultimate Lle Hari burger at Lle Hari, Meadowsweet Hotel, Llanrwst

Cost: £15
Heol Yr Orsaf, Station Road, Llanrwst, LL26 0DS. For further details, go to the Facebook page or call 01492 642111.

5. The Whole Farm Burger at the Nag's Head in Wrexham

The Whole Farm Burger at the Nag's Head in Wrexham
Cost: £10.35
Mount Street, Wrexham, LL13 8DW. For further details, go to the website or call 01978 261177.

6. The Sky Scraper at Big n Beefy in Rhyl

The Sky Scraper at Big n Beefy in Rhyl
Cost: £10.95 on its own or £11.95 with chips and a drink.
34 West Parade, RhylDenbigshire, LL18 1HF. For further details, call 01745 342913.

7. Rhug Bison Burger at The Bison Grill, Corwen

Rhug Bison Burger at The Bison Grill, Corwen
Rhug Bison Burger at The Bison Grill, Corwen

Cost: £13.75
Rhug Estate, Corwen, Denbighshire LL21 0EH. For further details, go to the website or call 01490 413000.