And we're off...! Our first proper camping trip. Ruthin was the destination and a test run was the mission.
The weather was hot and the hills were steep but we made it to the beautiful campsite of Gwerd Lake. It is a fishery and campsite with the added bonus of a shop and cafe. This might make it sound commercialised but it was lovely and quiet, the staff were friendly and the views were breathtaking. The only thing that it let it down were the loos and showers but they were working on new ones while we were there and they should be up and running in the next week. http://www.gwerdylakes.co.uk/
I can't continue without mentioning the fabulous Raven Inn, at the bottom of the long steep hill. A gem of a pub which was run by the community; food, ale or staff couldn't have been better, we would travel the hour just for lunch. If you are in the area make sure you stop in. http://www.raveninn.co.uk/
The weather was hot and the hills were steep but we made it to the beautiful campsite of Gwerd Lake. It is a fishery and campsite with the added bonus of a shop and cafe. This might make it sound commercialised but it was lovely and quiet, the staff were friendly and the views were breathtaking. The only thing that it let it down were the loos and showers but they were working on new ones while we were there and they should be up and running in the next week. http://www.gwerdylakes.co.uk/
I can't continue without mentioning the fabulous Raven Inn, at the bottom of the long steep hill. A gem of a pub which was run by the community; food, ale or staff couldn't have been better, we would travel the hour just for lunch. If you are in the area make sure you stop in. http://www.raveninn.co.uk/
Beach 1 and 2 visited too! On Sunday we took a scenic drive over to Rhyl and Prestatyn. We have family connections and took a momentous photograph outside Stu's Grandparents old chip shop (now an aquarium shop).
The kids played on the sand, until we became too concerned about the sludge!! The best bit was a picnic, in the van, on the sea front, looking out to sea and basking in the sun.
We took the old coast road home through Flint where the traffic flowed at Clementine's pace; harking back to the days of old when holidays to Wales involved a mini and a four hour journey!
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