Mawddach

Today, back to normal. We woke up at 8:10 but that could be because we were kept up all night to the sound of the rain drumming on the roof. We think it's louder here because we are camped right under some trees.

Harlech Castle

We move on today to Craig Wen on the south coast of the River Mawddach near Dolgellau. The journey was going to be a short one and so we decided to visit another ruined castle this time Harlech Castle. We managed to get in for half price again thanks to the English Heritage membership. The castle is another one of King Edward I's when he was trying to gain control over the Welsh in 1280ish. Small tip: There is a pay and display just opposite the castle entrance, don't bother with that. Instead, at the base of the castle (on the A496) where the railway crosses the road there are signs for the castle and there is a car park right next to the rail-crossing at the castle base. This is good because the B4573 which the castle is on is not suitable for campers/caravans (steep, narrow and twisty).

Overlooking Afon Mawddach

We arrive at Craig Wen and head off on a short cycle ride along the Lower Mawddach path which is a disused train line. We arrive at the George pub who sell a bloody gorgeous pint of Snowdonia. At this point it was getting late so we only had the one pint and headed back to Herman. Hopefully, we'll be back soon ;-)