Llanishen Reservoir Open is a newly-opened Cardiff beauty spot has had more than 100,000 visitors in just nine weeks. Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs opened to the public in July 2023 as a hub for health and wellbeing and a haven for wildlife and offers a range of water and land activities and a café. For […]
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St Fagans – The story of Wales’ best-loved museum
St Fagans museum is an outstanding collection of buildings saved and moved from their original location but did you know how exciting it is for kids? A group of excitable children are jostling for position as they climb and swing through beech trees, harnessed to a safety wire as they wobble along a balance beam. […]
Cardiff Castle History
Cardiff Castle History (Welsh: Castell Caerdydd) is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the Castle Quarter of Cardiff, Wales. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd century Roman fort. The castle was commissioned by either William the […]
Cardiff Outdoor Activities
Cardiff outdoor activities, as you will see from this extensive list cover all the elements be it on land in or on the water or in the sky with or without a parachute. Taff Valley Quad Bike District: Cardiff Outskirts Address: Taff Valley, Cwrt y Celyn Farm, Upperboat, Pontypridd, CF37 5BJ Quad bikes are small, […]
Maindy Flyers: The little Welsh club that changed the face of British cycling forever
Maindy Flyers was Debbie Wharton’s job In the summer of 1995 as a 22-year-old receptionist at Maindy Leisure Centre in Cardiff. Along with her dad and sister, she was a rare breed – they were keen cyclists. Unlike today, when the sight of a lycra clad peloton on the streets of the Welsh capital is […]
Ely Trail Cardiff: Cycling route
The Ely Trail Cardiff is a stunning route that winds through some of the city’s most beautiful parks and historic sites. Stretching from Bute Park through Llandaff Fields, Llandaff Cathedral, Fairwater, and ending in St Fagans, this scenic pathway is perfect for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers alike. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful riverside stroll […]
Mountain Biking trails in and around Cardiff
Cardiff and its surrounding areas offer a variety of mountain biking trails suitable for both cross-country and downhill enthusiasts. Here’s a selection of trails tested by the author within a 5-mile radius of Cardiff, with with their approximate GPS coordinates: 1. North Cardiff Mountain Bike Trails Located in the woodlands north of Cardiff, these trails […]
Lost Saber Gold Mine in Arizona
Lost Saber Gold Mine: In the autumn of 1876, a successful business man from Georgia named John Saber, arrived in Prescott Arizona to try his luck in gold mining. John Saber purchased numerous mining claims along Lynx Creek but he didn’t care much for how crowded the place was, and he wanted to find a […]
Mountain Biking Trails: Bike Park Wales
The Vicious Valley Mountain Biking Trails start with a terrifying half-metre drop off a wooden boardwalk. Like all the advanced runs at BikePark Wales in the Brecon Beacons national park, it begins with a qualifier, that is a tricky opening feature where you can check whether you’re good enough for the trail and, if not, […]
Asbestos cement roof leaks?
Asbestos cement roof leaks, if your garage has a cement asbestos roof and it is currently leaking then you might be considering re-roofing. The problem with asbestos cement roof leaks and roof replacement is often greatly inflated cost associated with taking off the asbestos cement sheets and disposing of them. They have to be disposed […]