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Under the Oak Tree

Name: Under the Oak Tree
Address: Bryniau, Dolgellau, LL404TY, GB
Telephone: +447890888417
Rating: 5

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Welcome to Under the Oak Tree, our log cabin in The Snowdonia National Park.
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21/03/2024

First leg of the Arddwy trail completed and used our free rail travel to get back to our starting point. Cloudy on the top but found a beautiful barrow on the descent.

19/03/2024

Well suddenly it’s spring here - everywhere we go there are camellias and magnolias in full flower with forsythia making a more discreet attempt as well. Plenty of bulbs showing and the first lambs in the fields. Today’s walk took us up above Llanelltyd around Foel Ispri (easy to add the top if you feel inclined). Still boggy at lots of points but a beautiful walk in soft sunshine. https://explore.osmaps.com/route/20681267/llanelltyd-loop-round-new-precipice-

01/02/2024

Today we visited Plas Brondanw thinking not much to see in February. How wrong we were. The Clough Ellis design was obvious everywhere, beautiful formal gardens with statues and vistas on mountains, a folly and a grotto. The camellias were out and the snowdrops. Make sure you visit the gallery as well. Enchanting exhibitions and a knowledgeable curator.

14/01/2024

Finally made it up Waun Oer. Wind still and pleasant however low cloud meant no views. https://explore.osmaps.com/route/19639153/waun-oer-from-mach-loop-car-park

10/01/2024

Using the Kittiwake books to explore some new routes - today up above Cregennan Lakes needs nerves of steel for the drive but the views make it worth it. Easy walking. https://explore.osmaps.com/route/19861861/kittiwake-dolgellau-15

09/01/2024

You can tell, the weather has improved. Out again under bright blue skies, fierce cold winds and sun. An old favourite but here is the route again; I didn’t make it past the ice slide to the first level of works but such a good walk. https://explore.osmaps.com/route/19850470/moelwyn-mawr-via-cwmorthin

08/01/2024

Today’s walk from LLyn Gwernant around old tracks and paths and back to the Ty Nant car park. Boggy in January with some steep climbs but a great shorter walk. https://explore.osmaps.com/route/19840158/walk-16-kittiwake-llyn-gwernan-old-trackway-circular

07/01/2024

Such a change to the rain and storms of the last few weeks. Bright clear and cold! We revisited the walk up Rhobell Fawr seeing only one other walker all day. Stunning views.

29/12/2023

I have three instagrams I don’t use so I’m bringing them together into one profile - please follow me on if you want to keep in touch xx

11/12/2023

Sun came out after two days ( and more ) of rain and strong winds so we walked to the bothy in Coed Y Brenin and down to Tyn Y Groes. Excellent walk from this months Walk magazine - thank you Ramblers. Definitely a good work out to start but then easy over forestry roads .

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/19543122/tynygroes-from-walk-magazine

28/11/2023

Sunshine today and boots were on for a lovely walk round Cwm Wnion. Walking here is often a meditative experience as the silence allows time for reflection. A good walk clears the head, and often allows the release of emotion. Highly recommended! https://explore.osmaps.com/route/19458839/cwm-yr-wnion

24/10/2023

On Friday this will become our permanent full time home - and the universe just welcomed me by inviting me to cover some yoga classes for a local teacher while she is dealing with personal stuff. Can this little penguin who’s no longer as flexible as she would like still teach yoga? We will see.

25/09/2023

A dipper on the river and beautiful views on our walk above Penmaenpool today. Absolutely delighted to be told by a fellow walker at the top of the steepest part that I’d made it look effortless. We earned our lunch at Roberts.

20/09/2023

If you are visiting - Portmeirion would be an alternative but I think it’s the weekend before

12/09/2023

Feeling very autumnal after last weeks sunshine. The trees are starting to turn and it was misty on the tops of the hills. We went north to walk up at Llanuwchllyn and made it up to castell carndochan and walked along cwm lliw- a missed turn brought us back to our start earlier than expected but a nice walk. Kittiwake walk 14 in the Bala walks

29/08/2023

Feeling autumnal here today - a huge slug and my first fly agaric this year. Just a short walk after a wet start.

07/08/2023

Lovely walk today starting from Cwm Mynach and heading up onto Diffwys and then back round the ridge and down to loop back to the car. It did cross my mind that Cwm Mynach itself with its hard surface paths would be a great walk for a wheelchair user with a reasonably robust wheel chair - the views are spectacular. Oh and a photo of a huge caterpillar not fair from the top.

17/07/2023

Really pleased to have this lovely place reopen - great food and stunning views

12/07/2023

Today we said goodbye to Mountain View and handed over to new owners. We have had six happy years here but now have a new home under the oak tree and will be changing the name on this page accordingly. Please keep following for details of local walks, nature and events. I will miss the view!

02/07/2023

Lovely walk from Barmouth prom over the hill and back down to the harbour where we had cake at the food fair and saw the kites at the kite festival. Sadly wind speeds and blown sand were not conducive to lingering. https://explore.osmaps.com/route/17630464/barmouth-circular

28/06/2023

Great Thai curry if you are in the area.

10/06/2023

A perfect shot of the moon as we worked our way up the slope. Too hot for me!

07/06/2023

Todays walk was a way finder to see if we can walk from Dolgellau to the George and back - ideally getting lunch half way. It turned out to be a delightful stroll and we will definitely do it again. We even stopped to play Pooh sticks. https://explore.osmaps.com/route/17299873/george-to-dol-circular

05/06/2023

Sitting on the deck after doing the clean today and reflecting on my time as a chalet maid. I love making it all nice for visitors and I love getting feedback telling me how much they’ve enjoyed their stay. But I hate the ironing - I need new iron free bedding that isn’t too synthetic feeling. I also love sitting on the deck in the sun looking at the mountains while Mr 127 finishes his jobs. I love this cabin ❤️

18/05/2023

Stunning views and teeny tiny lambs - circular walk at Foel Ispri today.

17/05/2023

Took a walk to the Italianate model village at Corris today - lovely little village, great cafe, beautiful walk but sad to see the model village in such poor repair. Hope the new owners will get it sorted.

08/05/2023

It was all about reflections at Fairbourne - grey day but the sun still broke through.

17/04/2023

Love this video, and hope it happens all over Wales.

09/04/2023

Walked off the Easter chocolate with a lovely circular at Cwm Ratgoed. Lots of other possible walks - but the view at the top for this one made the climb worthwhile. https://explore.osmaps.com/route/14839365/cwm-ratgoed

06/04/2023

Lovely walk from Brithdir up the back roads towards Llanfachreth .

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Bryniau
Dolgellau
LL404TY

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+447890888417

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After yesterdays storms with hail, thunder and lightning it was a joy to wake up to calm and blue skies. On the deck I can hear the birds singing all round me.