Adventures in North Wales
10 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome to Adventures in North Wales from Go North Wales. In this series Megan Llyn explores North Wales with its world-leading outdoor adventure activities, brilliant beaches, thrilling mountain scenery and ancient culture and heritage. Whether you're planning a day-trip or a staycation in North Wales, this travel guide will give you a peek into some of the great things to see and do.
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Episodes
Cors Dyfi and the Welsh Beaver Project
November 02, 2023 11:27 - 29 minutesIn this episode, Megan Llyn takes us to Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve which boasts an impressive array of wildlife, including ospreys and the recent return of a once extinct species in Wales: the beaver. Megan explores the captivating history and ecological significance of these incredible animals, shedding light on their role as environmental engineers and their remarkable resurgence across Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hiraethog
June 08, 2023 14:06 - 44 minutesIn this episode, Megan Llyn explores the fascinating area of Hiraethog, around 375 square kilometres of North Wales running from Betws-y-Coed in the west to Ruthin in the east, encompassing Mynydd Hiraethog, the Hiraethog mountain, and the stunning Denbigh Moors. As Megan discovers, this region is packed with fantastic scenery and amazing activities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coast
June 15, 2021 04:40 - 25 minutesNorth Wales has 250 miles of coastline, with some astonishing sandy beaches, beautiful coastal resorts and an incredible array of wildlife. In this episode, Megan Llyn takes a boat ride to the wonderfully named Puffin Island, discovers a haunted lighthouse and experiences the tranquility of the beach favoured by the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Food & Drink
June 15, 2021 04:30 - 35 minutesThe North Wales culinary scene is certainly vibrant and in this episode Megan Llyn tastes just some of the fabulous food and drink on offer. Along the way she'll find out how Welsh yoghurt is made, get a lesson in the flavours of sea salt and visit one of Wales' four whiskey distilleries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Landscapes
June 15, 2021 04:20 - 37 minutesJoin Megan Llyn as she searches out the most breathtaking landscapes across North Wales. She'll discover the best ways to climb Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon,) track down the wild Carneddau ponies with the help of TV farmer Gareth Wyn Jones and explore Anglesey's South Stack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Adrenaline Adventures
June 15, 2021 04:10 - 36 minutesThe North Wales landscape lends itself to all sorts of adrenaline inducing thrilling experiences and in this episode Megan Llyn tries out some of the best. She'll take an exhilarating boat ride up the Menai Strait, experience the fastest zip line in the World and head underground to the deepest point with public access in Great Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Heritage
June 15, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutesNorth Wales has some truly wonderful historic buildings and structures – it has more castles per square mile than anywhere else in the World! In this episode, Megan Llyn takes a look at just a few of the heritage sites on offer, including one that has recently become a national treasure thanks to Ant & Dec. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
North West Wales
September 11, 2020 16:11 - 34 minutesMegan Llyn Parri begins her exploration of North West Wales' finest attractions at the iconic village of Portmeirion. Along the way she uncovers the history of the area at one of the last surviving working slate mines, takes a trip on a heritage railway and discovers an environmentally friendly family attraction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
North Wales Coast
September 10, 2020 15:09 - 30 minutesIn this episode Megan Llyn Parri explores some of the finest destinations on the North Wales Coast, bringing you a taste of what the area has to offer including historic tourist destinations, luxurious hotels, quality family entertainment and authentic Welsh cheese and wine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
North East Wales
September 04, 2020 17:03 - 26 minutesIn this episode Megan travels around the East part of North Wales to bring you a taste of what the area has to offer. She visits a 15th-century country hotel, The West Arms in Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, takes a trip to Ruthin to explore the Manorhaus and Jail, visits the Llangollen Railway and chats with the team at Mynydd Sleddog Adventures who offer husky rides and sleddog adventures in the beautiful forest trails of Bwlch Hafod Einion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...