Wild Guide Wales and the Marches (Wild Guides)

Product Information

The northern end beach is the best spot to swim, where you can wade through the shallow water before the lakebed drops away. At this point, the temperature is bound to drop, but your surroundings are well worth the temporary freeze! Discover secret sandy beaches lapped by turquoise seas, and dramatic limestone cliffs honeycombed with sea caves; watch the sunrise from inside an ancient cromlech, and conquer ruined castles and snow-covered peaks; wander through enchanted woods and dive into crystal-clear waterfalls; descend into tunnels and caverns, or swim in a pure mountain tarn overflowing with legend. Then feast by the fire of a cosy inn and stargaze from your tent or sheepskin-strewn hideaway.

This man-made pond was built in the early 19th century to provide water for the Garnddyrys Forge, which was later dismantled in the 1860s. Since then, it has become a beauty spot, perfect for swimmers, walkers and those alike! This inspiring travel compendium reveals the most exciting hidden places in Wales, and the Herefordshire and Shropshire Marches. Featuring: This inspiring travel compendium reveals the most exciting hidden places in Wales, and the Herefordshire and Shropshire Marches. Feeling inspired by our wild swimming in Wales guide? If so, use our guide complete guide to wild swimming in the UK to uncover all you need to know. Alternatively, secure your Welsh cottage break or perhaps a cottage with a swimming pool is more on your wavelength! Daniel Start is an award-winning travel writer and photographer. He is the author of the best-selling Wild Swimming and Hidden Beaches, as well as several Wild Guides. He was brought up on the River Wye and later lived on a hill farm in Gwynedd.The walk to this wild swimming in Wales spot can be a challenge, but the peaceful, crystal clear water that awaits you is well worth it! There are a number of paths that take you to the summit of Cadair Idris and Llyn Cau. Enjoy the linear walk along the Afon Neath for approximately 30 minutes, before finding this Welsh waterfall. Take the time to dip in your toes, swim beneath the water or splash about as you enjoy this deep forest setting. Sgwd Gwladys is arguably one of the best wild swimming in Wales spots there is, set amidst enchanting scenery. It is located near the village of Pontneddfechan and is an impressive 7-meter high waterfall. In 1884 several men were drowned when the pit was engulfed. In 1895 the Afon Llyfni, which flowed through the valley, was realigned and deepened to flow to the south of the slate workings. This cured the flooding problems to some extent but, as the workings deepened, the need to continually pump out water became a constant drain on the quarry's profits.

Find the glacially formed Llyn Padarn in the Snowdonia National Park, home to the famous Lone Tree. The lake is approximately two miles long and at its deepest point is 94 feet deep. This makes it one of the largest natural lakes in Wales. There was a large number of very small quarries in Dyffryn Nantlle – a situation which was brought about by numerous landowners. Over time amalgamations and takeovers would create larger units such as Dorothea quarry. In 1820 Dorothea was opened and remained in production until 1970. The land the quarry stands on was owned by a man called Richard Garnons but the main driving force for quarrying in the valley was William Turner from Lancaster.

PEMBROKESHIRE & CEREDIGION

Featuring stunning photography and engaging travel writing, this is the perfect guide for a wild adventure or the ultimate weekend escape. At the Plas Talysarn, or Talysarn Hall, the roof is now missing from the three stories high building, which was built in the 19th century, and later modified and extended.