O/T North West Coast

had a very enjoyable stay on the north east coast @ seahouses @ spring bank
can anyone recommend anywhere on the north west coastline for a short break
thanks in advance

or even welsh wales

 

Wales has so much going for it, and doesn't quite seem to have drawn the crowds as other places, though Tenby is probably one of the more popular places. Depends what you're after I guess. The places we've stayed have been short let holiday cottages in the middle of nowhere.

Pembrokeshire was where we recently went and there was tonnes to do, castles, NT places, coast. But also been to Ceredigion (Cardigan), a place near Llanachaeron (NT).

We've somewhere booked in late September, though the name of the place escapes me, its in Cardigan bay but further north than where we stayed last time.

 

we like Anglesey

 

long way down to that there cardigan bay, but agree its like Cornwall without the crowds

 

what are you after - if it's sea/mountain/castles/sheep/sheep/sheep/friendly people then Wales is a good bet.

(p.s. a word of warning - if you walk into a pub we all stop speaking English and start speaking Welsh.)

 

You forgot red kites ;-)

 

yes I nearly got into a fight in Cardigan, saying excuse me in a busy pub, the welsh lad had a few beers stepped in front of me and said something in welsh, with aggresive intent, said to him "sorry did not know excuse me was welsh for do you want a fight",that seemed to amuse him and he stepped aside laughing

 

Ynys Mon - brilliant and only about 140 miles from Barnsley. I think the old Suspension Bridge 250 years old - linking Bangor to Menai Bridge is a brilliant structure.

 

yes, Red Kites (Barcud Coch) excellent conservation programme in the Brecon Beacons.

 

I saw 2 red kites over Pontefract racecourse, thought wonder what they eat round here

 

thanks for your suggestions will look into
looking to do a bit of walking mixed with relaxation and obviously a nice drink at the end of the day
just struggling to find anywhere thats not fully booked or want an arm and a leg off you

 

Northwest - Grange over Sands or Morecambe (maybe). Depending on what you want - both have coast and access to the Lake District.

Wales - Ynys Mon as mentioned above - Newborough Beach is fantastic and easy for Snowdonia
Further south, Bamouth or Harlech area have nice beaches and again not far from Snowdonia - and are a little nearer than Cardigan.

 

yes they making us have it with prices

 

Barmouth is great, we used to sing "Darn to Barmouth" as we was driving to beach, my son used to love it there

 

Birkdale

 

Licorice I would imagine.

 

Barmouth has lovely beaches and the waters clean (or it looks clean anyway ).
Great for exploring too Snowdonia or castle viewing .

 

Welshmen !

 

Just a quick update decided on wales
Went to tenby for3 days nice place apart from we stayed in the bella vista now currently in barmouth what a fantastic place this is well worth a visit for any one out there

 

New Quay isn't bad for quick look round if you're near by.