Exploring Harlech Fort Wales – it’s way more than only a fort!

December 6, 2022

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My journey weblog from a beautiful journey to Harlech, exploring the gorgeous Welsh city and, in fact, visiting Harlech Fort!

‘Oh, you’re going to Harlech? Are you going to the fort?’

This was the response I had from just about everybody once I instructed them I used to be going to Harlech. The attractive city on the coast of north west Wales may be finest recognized for its fort however I found there’s a lot extra to Harlech.

It was a kind of good autumnal days as I drove alongside the winding nation lanes in direction of Harlech Fort. It was the sort of day that needs to be reserved for work or movie units, the place the autumnal tress made vibrant tunnels with their leafy branches of pink and orange and yellow.

I used to be staying in an attractive stone cottage referred to as Bwthyn Nain with Menai Vacation Cottages and it was just about the definition of ‘quaint’.

It was wonky however good with chunky beams, thick slate ground tiles and ideal little doorways. Cosy furnishings was blended with trendy and vibrant decor so it felt homey and classy.

This was the sort of place the place you may do nothing however snuggle beneath huge blankets with a stack of books, a pot of tea and a packet of Welsh Truffles.

The cherry on prime of this attractive cottage was the views; good sea views and that contemporary, salty air that whipped up from the seaside.

Extra footage and data on the cottage beneath

As soon as I used to be settled into my cottage and I managed to tear myself away from the cosiness of all of it (and drag Louie away from the underfloor heating which seems to be pure luxurious for a canine), I headed out for a fast stroll. However a fast stroll quickly become a 6 hour stroll!

5 minutes from the cottage and I discovered a bit of footpath main right down to the seaside. I let Louie cleared the path down a steep path, throughout a railway and to the gentle sands of Harlech Seaside. I’d walked alongside right here the earlier summer time when the seaside was shiny and busy with blue skies and completely golden sands. Households and youngsters have been splashing within the sea, sunbathing and constructing sand castles and it appeared like a very totally different place. The seaside had a unique vibe on this wild and blustery autumnal morning, however I truly suppose it was much more stunning.

Louie chased the wind up onto the grassy sand dunes that rolled and peaked so far as I might see. The prickly marram grass blanketed the dramatic dunes however we waded by way of the vegetation to see this attractive, Nordic wanting cottage.

After about 20 minutes we got here to the city and had the spectacular website of Harlech Fort. Do you know that Harlech Fort was initially constructed on the shore, however the north west of Britain is steadily rising so, with an accumulation of sand, the shore is progressively creeping away.

We started the steep stroll into the centre of Harlech and we have been greeted by the cutest city you may think about. Wobbly stone cottages leant in opposition to one another as they sloped down the hills, and fairly little retailers invited me inside. An quaint candy store, an ice cream store, a bakery promoting contemporary pies and a charity store full of previous treasures stored me entertained for the remainder of the morning. I used to be shocked by the variety of eating places across the city and I made a psychological word to return again in the summertime months once I’m certain they’re all full of guests!

I had lunch at Llew Glas, a reasonably little café serving a feast of home made goodies. Louie was spoiled rotten by all the eye as we sat exterior for a lot longer than mandatory and slowly watched the world go by – it was a kind of sort of locations!

Visiting Harlech Fort

We then made our strategy to the Harlech Fort, as a result of you’ll be able to’t go to Harlech with out visiting the fort. It was grand and spectacular and extremely properly preserved however castles aren’t actually my factor and Louie was lower than impressed so we made our means again to our beautiful cottage.

Extra about my cottage in Harlech

My cottage was booked by way of Menai Vacation Cottages and was referred to as Bwthyn Nain. It’s been not too long ago refurbished and you may actually inform. All the pieces inside is totally pristine and ideal and I couldn’t fault a single factor. Costs for Bwthyn Nain begin from £395 within the off-season for one week as much as £795 for every week within the excessive season. It comfortably sleeps 6 adults so I feel that’s a cut price! You may e book a minimal of two nights too.

Listed here are some extra pics!

If you happen to’re on the lookout for extra issues to do within the space then make sure to learn 25 issues to do in North Wales.