Leaving the lakes today. Left the site 0930hrs, rural roads for about 45 minutes then M6 south. Trouble free run, and nice weather. We arrived at Chester Fair Oaks CC site at 1215hrs. (Much nearer Ellesmere Port than Chester). Set up.
Then a cuppa. A 15 minute walk took us to "Cheshire Oaks" a large retail and entertainment complex. Had a stroll round that for an hour, then into Sainsburys for supplies. Because of the hot weather we made a refreshment stop on the way back to Eevie.
As you can see we were well loaded with supplies, thankful for the trolley. Then back to the site, shower, dinner, bit of tv then bed.
May 4th.
Left site 0940hrs, headed for Beddgelert in Snowdonia. Some lovely scenery en route, stopped in Caernarfon for a look round, and had a coffee and sandwich.
Then back on the road for the short drive to the site. We arrived 1200hrs. Beddgelert Forest C&CC site is a camping in the forest site, but with all facilities. We selected a pitch and set up.
At last we had the opportunity to use our E-bikes. It was a mile into the village, downhill all the way. We found it to be a very picturesque village.
With the river running through it. We had a drink in the "Saracens Head" before tackling the hill back to the site. Of course with power turned on the hill was a non-event. When back at Eevie we decided to christen our Cobb, which we'd bought in Brighton a while back.
We were more than pleased. Sitting relaxed after our meal, some locals paid us a visit.
Seemed they have free range of the site. After what had been a very good day, we went to bed content.
May 5th.
Woke to another lovely day. After breakfast we set off on our bikes to visit the Copper Mine, when we got there, there was nowhere to secure our bikes so we gave it a miss. Cycled back to the village, then along the river in the other direction. Here we found "Beddgelerts Grave".
True or false, it's an interesting tale. We then followed the river until we reached the railway bridge.
Pure luck, but we arrived at the same time as the train. There is still something very stirring about steam trains. Then we retraced our steps to the village and a coffee stop.
Back to the site, then we cycled up the track behind the site, a signpost said to the Gallery. When we got there it was a cottage. A man came out and spoke to us. He lived here, sold hot and cold drinks, plus a selection of lovely photographs taken in the area. The view from his home was stunning.
He chatted for a while, told us which mountain was which. We asked about the train as it runs along the rear of the campsite. He informed us that there was a halt for the campsite, and the train would stop if you put your hand up. We thanked him for his time then went to check out the halt.
Superb, to late this trip, but if we return, I'm sure we would give it a go. It had been another lovely day. Rounded it off with a lovely Shepherds Pie cooked in the Remoska.
Had an early night, heading for Brecon tomorrow.
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