How to build your own hiking GPS unit for £7
14th February 2018You don’t need a super-expensive, dedicated handheld device to discover the joys of GPS navigation, recording your walks and sharing them with the wider world.
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Puffin Island: monarchs, monks and myths
07th February 2018If you’ve ever visited the North Wales coast and spent balmy days enjoying the views towards Anglesey, you might have spotted a little island floating off its tip. That’s Puffin Island.
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Water power: explore Snowdonia’s hydroelectric power stations
10th January 2018Water – Snowdonia has a lot of it! The combination of mountains and lakes makes it ideal for generating power via hydroelectric schemes, where water and gravity combine to keep the UK's light on.
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Beaumaris: the perfect castle?
03rd January 2018Beaumaris Castle is often cited as an example of the perfect concentric castle. Find out why as we explore this majestic medieval gem.
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