Race bred brand Yeti Cycles have always had a cult like following and the yearly ‘tribe’ gathering continues to attract Yeti fans from around the country who travel to take part in the meet each year. Now in its 12th year the 2015 gathering is set to take place on the trails around both Llangollen and Llandegla over the weekend ...
4 of the Uk’s top 10 British sport Climbing crags for Beginners are in the North Wales region. Trevor Rocks, above LLangollen in North East Wales Castle Inn Quarry, near Colwyn Bay in North Wales Dinorwig slate quarries: (Australia Area), Llanberris in North Wales Llanymynech limestone quarry, near Oswestry North Wales These 4 sites offer a great array of challenges ...
In recent years Kite Surfing has seen a massive increase in popularity. The whole North Wales coast is an ideal setting due to the decent surf and wind that hits the area. For those of you that are not familiar with Kite surfing it’s a surface water sport combining aspects of wakeboarding, windsurfing, surfing, paragliding, and gymnastics into one extreme ...
The Snowdonia region has long been hailed as a fantastic setting for some thrilling outdoor sports. The walks, the climbs and the rivers have often been a calling to sports lovers from across the world, not just North Wales. One sport many people perhaps don’t associate with Snowdonia’s inland, mountainous terrain though is Surfing! Well that is all about to ...
“Legend” is not a status we hand out lightly, however when you hear about Eric Jones’ achievements, you may suggest it’s not a high enough status for this incredible adventurer from North Wales. Born in 1935 and raised on a farm near Ruthin, Eric was bitten by the Adventure bug from an early age. He dreamed of joining the Parachute ...