5 North Wales Walks You Have to Experience
We know you're itching to get back to North Wales' natural beauty. While we wait for lockdown restrictions to be eased, you can make a note of these fantastic recommendations for some countryside walks. Cwm Idwal walk, Glyderau This walk offers such a fantastic range...
Surfing on the Isle of Anglesey
Did you know that the nearby isle of Anglesey can be a great surfer’s destination? Stunning North Wales beaches for surfing are located on the southwest coast between the towns of Rhosneigr and Aberffraw. A southwesterly wind combined with a large swell results in...
Castles in North Wales
Conwy Conwy Castle, a striking stone structure alongside the Conwy estuary is a lookout for users of the estuary and river as a way of accessing the area as well as a stronghold of the local surroundings. It was built by King Edward Longshanks as part of his iron ring...
World Food Day 2020: Welsh Food
World Food Day 2020 takes place on Friday 16th October this year. The day celebrates everything from pizza, pasta and bread to cakes, pies and… bara brith? We want to use this day to highlight some of the amazing which have come from Wales - after all, the traditional...
I’m A Celebrity Comes to North Wales
The popular ITV show ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here’ is moving location, from deep in the Australian jungle to the eerie yet stunning Grade I listed castle on the outskirts of Abergele, North Wales. The show is starting mid-November and will showcase Gwrych...
Small Towns to Visit in Snowdonia
Snowdonia, the national park in North Wales, is the perfect place to take a staycation. It has a fantastic range of outdoor activities, history, culture, and landscape to explore. When staying with us at West Point, you’ll be at the heart of the experience. We’re not...
Dog Friendly Summer Beaches on the Llyn Peninsula
With lockdown ending on the horizon, it might be time to start planning a few day trips you can take for when we are allowed to do so. Those of us who have a four-legged best friend know that there is nothing more enjoyable than strolling along a sandy beach in...
North Wales: The Peaks You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
One of the best things about having the famous mountains in Snowdonia is that it leaves others out of the limelight! Snowdon is the most popular, and for a very good reason - it has some of the best walks in Europe. If you think you’ve already completed Snowdon or...
The Tale of the Two Dragons
About half an hour away from Pontllyfni, Caernarfon (where we are) lies the town of Beddgelert, deep in the Snowdonia National Park. This location is the setting for a few famous Welsh stories, the name of the town translates to ‘Gelert’s Grave’ after the story of the...