A family adventure day out with the kids in Snowdonia, North Wales

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Learning to climb is such great fun

Learning to climb is such great fun

We had a great day out climbing in Snowdonia. One the first day we went rock climbing and the kids just loved it. It is so different to what they had been used to. What looked impossible when they started seems easy by the end. They improved so fast in the end they completed everything I gave them as a challenge, I couldn’t find a harder problem so they were winding me up! It was amazing! On the second day we went up the mountain Tryfan which is a real mountain where you have to scramble in places and they loved it! It has a real peak and excellent views from the top, assuming of course you get a clear day! It’s a real goal to summit and when you get here you feel like you have achieved something.
If you are looking for something different to do have a look at http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/ and contact me for a special personalised weekend. Personal guiding for the family is £300 for the weekend included all the technical equipment and, you will do so much!
Just so relaxed!

Just so relaxed!

Walking on The Northern Anglesey Coastal path between Traeth Dulas and Benllech

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A rugged coast line in places along the top coast but with good paths

A rugged coast line in places along the top coast but with good paths

We had a great out walking on the north coast of Anglesey between Traeth Dulas and Benllech with its stunning beaches and coves. There is always something new to see with the ever changing coastline from rugged cliffs to laid back quiet beaches. http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/anglesey-coastal-path/
Peaceful quite beaches on the top coast of Anglesey

Peaceful quite beaches on the top coast of Anglesey

The Anglesey Coastal Path. We walked the stretch from Traeth – coch (Red wharf Bay) to Trwyn Penmon (Penmon Point).

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Looking across the east side of Red Wharf Bay

Looking across the east side of Red Wharf Bay

It is just stunning scenery along this part of the coastline. With views out to the Snowdonia mountains with a lot of snow on at the moment are absolutely excellent. There is always a part of the coastline you can do, no matter the weather. If the prevailing winds are south westeries not this section on the north east is relatively sheltered from these winds. Even in heavy rain it can still be quite warm. There aren’t as many day as you would think where you can’t find a part of the coastline which is present to walk. http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/anglesey-coastal-path/

Guided Snowdonia walking days out for groups around the Snowdonia national park.

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Magnificent views across Snowdonia from the top of the Carneddau

Magnificent views across Snowdonia from the top of the Carneddau

Mountaineering Joe offers some great mountain days out on Snowdon and the surrounding mountains in Snowdonia, including the Carneddau and the Glyders. If the weather is too bad for high level mountain adventure then the Anglesey Coastal path offers so spectacular scenery at this time of the year. So if you have a group who want to venture into the mountains have a look at what mountaineering Joe has to offer for groups . http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/walking/

Enjoy the Anglesey Coastal path with a guided walk. Today we were on the Four Mile Bridge to Ravens Point section.

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A great day out on the Anglesey Coastal path. Some beautiful views along the coastline with some dry and mild winter weather to enjoy this area of the island. We are providing all the guiding, and the transport so you don’t need to do a circular walk, so you get to enjoy much more of the coast. Have a look what guided day walks we have to offer …http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/anglesey-coastal-path/

Some stunning coves along this section of coastline

Some stunning coves along this section of coastline

All stacked up on the Wen Slab ledge

Climbing on the Anglesey Sea Cliffs in Wen Slab Zawn.

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All stacked up on the Wen Slab ledge

All stacked up on the Wen Slab ledge

A great day out climbing on the sea cliffs of Anglesey in the Wen Slab Zawn area. We got there early just before it got crowded ..After climbing we had lunch on the viewing platform to watch the other climbers. One party climbing the route A Dream of the White Horses and another starting the route Wen. I think there might be congestion soon as the two routes cross each other. The Gear is good but the belays are all semi hanging..not many big ledges! If you have fancied feeling the exposure and excitement of sea cliff climbing then have a look here to see what is on offer … http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/rock-climbing-courses-snowdonia/

Holyhead to Trearddur Bay: The sea slowly carving up the rock

Anglesey Costal Path: Holyhead to Trearddur Bay section which is a truly impressive rugged part of the coastline.

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Holyhead to Trearddur Bay: The light house at South Stack

Holyhead to Trearddur Bay: The light house at South Stack

Rodney and Olie have been walking the costal path for a while now and wanted to explore a section of the coast which runs above the high cliffs between North and South Stack starting at Porth y felin (the other side of Holyhead). It passes North stack, Holyhead mountain and continues to South Stack and around the coast to Trearddur Bay. Some of the most rugged coast line to be seen on the island. Rodney and Olie described it as the most impressive part of the coastline he had seen! It is truly impressive with views far out to sea and around the coast. See http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/anglesey-coastal-path/ for more information of how you can enjoy the coastline with a guided walk with MountaineeringJoe.

View - Abrahams Bosom Anglesey

Anglesey Walking Festival – Guided Walks – 25th May to 7th June 2013

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The fabulous Anglesey Walking Festival is on from 25th May to the 7th June 2013. Experience, beautiful isolated coves and beaches, rugged sea-cliffs, undulating expanses of sand dunes and tidal estuaries to hedgerows, woods, farms, marshlands and ancient pre-historic sites (standing stones, hut circles and burial chambers).

Title: Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path Walks
Duration: Your options are for 1 day, or 2 day mid-week walks – guide basis only.
Cost: £30 per person, per day. Please enquire for our group rate.
Group Size: Minimum of 4 up to a maximum of 6 clients per guide.
Location: Isle of Anglesey, North Wales.

Anglesey Walking Festival – Mountaineering Joe guided walks dates: 28th and 29th May, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th June 2013.

See our walking pages for more details and the Anglesey gallery for a selection of photographs. We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.

Contact us to make a booking enquiry.

Guided walking on the Anglesey Coastal Path

A fantastic coastal walk on Anglesey

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Ray and friends enjoy a walk along the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path. The day started at South Stack in blustery, cold conditions. Eventually the sun came out, waterproofs came off and we enjoyed a glorious walk to Traerddur Bay.

Theresa says: “I would like to thank Joe for a fantastic coastal walk, wonderful guide, would highly recommend Mountaineeringjoe. Roll on August for our next adventure.” Isle of Anglesey Coastal Walk – 4th May 2013

See our walking pages for more details. We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.

Contact us to make a booking enquiry.

Joe and Kyle on the rocks at Penrhyn - Anglesey

Family Walks in the Winter Sunshine in North Wales

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Half term and four days of warm Winter sunshine walking in Snowdonia and along the Anglesey coastal path with the Hanlon family.

The grandparents and their grandchildren enjoyed four days of walking at a relaxing pace, enjoying a variety of walking routes.

“Thanks Joe for allowing us to amble along at our own pace and enjoy the stunning scenery. We had a great time and the weather being good was a bonus as well. Thanks for taking the time to plan a walk with us each day so that there was plenty of interest for the grandchildren. Kyle loved the lifeboat at Moelfre and walking along the beaches. Isaac enjoyed the walks along the cliff tops. We all learnt a few new things as well about slate mining in Snowdonia at the Penrhyn quarry, copper mining at Amlwch and about the building of the Britannia and Menai bridges.”

Phyllis, Eric and grandchildren, Staffordshire. 18th-21st February 2013
Here is what the family did:

  • Monday: A relaxing valley walk in Snowdonia, starting in the Ogwen Valley with spectacular clear views of the Carneddau and Glyderau towering above us, along the Nant Ffrancon Valley, bathed in sunshine, to Bethesda.
  • Tuesday: A walk along the Anglesey Coastal Path was today’s family request. Sunshine all the way from Moelfre to Red Wharf Bay. They really enjoyed the variety of this walk, the visit to the RNLI station and centre at Moelfre and the beautiful coastal views along the walk.
  • Wednesday: Colder in the mountains, so we headed off along the Anglesey Coastal Path, following the sunshine of course. Moel-y-Don to Menai Bridge – getting up close and personal to the statue of Nelson out in the Menai Strait, the Britania Bridge (with its famous lions, which you see from the walk) and the Menai Bridge. A lovely walk onto Church Island and along the Belgian Promenade into Menai.
  • Thursday: The sun is still out, but there is a chill in the wind. The family opted for a short walk from Llaneilian to Amlwch. We all enjoyed a cuppa and a few hot chocolates at The Quay Cafe in Porth Amlwch (Amlwch Port). Very family friendly, with cheerful and helpful staff, so we thought they were worth a mention.

See our walking pages for more details. We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.

To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.