I can now officially say that I have fallen in love with the beautiful Welsh countryside!! I love the green rolling hills and valleys that cover this lush green countryside. Little inquisitive sheep dotted across the fields and the pebble covered coastline.
I spent a week visiting my friends in Wales and ended up feeling like I had my own local tour guides for this spectacular countryside of Wales. My friend Amy took me out to Aberffraw a small village and community on the South West coast of the Isle of Anglesey in Wales, by the west bank of the River Ffraw for an afternoon stroll.
In the early Middle Ages Aberffraw was the capital of the Kingdom of Gwynedd from c.860 AD until c.1170. Under the eponymous Aberffraw Dynasty it came to be the most important political centre in medieval Wales.
I would definitely recommend this beautiful circular coastal walk around the headland of Aberffraw to any nature loving person. We started our leisurely walk with the dogs at the Mouth of the Afon Ffraw. It was low tide so some of the small local boats were stranded just above the water line in the mud, waiting to be released at high-tide.
This gentle walk along an easy clear path took us along the river, through bramble pathways and eventually reveal a rocky coastline that is low and rugged when the tide is out.
The sky was big and blue, the Sun shining bright and warm with a gentle refreshing breeze cooling us down as we walked along this beautiful coastline.
In the distance the mountains of Snowdonia roll gently, one after the other, such a magnificent sight. Here I got to see and capture some of the “famous” sheep filled fields of Wales. It looked like the sheep were actually posing for my photos as they turned towards me as soon as I pointed my camera their way.
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Funny how sheep do that – I always get them following me too which my OH finds hysterical! Just going through your Welsh travels now – Anglesey is one part of Wales I haven’t explored yet (and the Llyn Peninsula) and you make it seem idyllic. Of course Wales is always beautiful when the sun shines. Anyway you’ve got yourself a new follower now so I don’t miss any more of your interesting journeys 🙂
Jude xx
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Beautiful lush green hills, and those sheep look seriously chunky!
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Yes, they do and so cute, all just staring at me while I jump around trying to get pictures from different angles.
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Brilliant sheep photo’s and a reminder to me of how much I want to do a trip around Wales.
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Thanks Chasquita! I loved my Wales adventure and admit that getting photos of some sheep was a huge highlight as I do associate Wales with rolling green fields filled with sheep.
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Lovely landscape but the sheeps are so faaaat, they are cute!
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The sheep were the cutest part of the whole day, so sweet and all looking so trusting while staring at me.
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The open field is unbelievably green! Love these sheep.
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I agree, its such a lush green and to think its autumn time! The sheep are so sweet, they actually all stood there staring, looking like they were posing for the photos.
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This looks like a place I would want to live close to. Being lonely and having great views is what I need. The open landscape and the gazing sheep – wonderful.
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Its the perfect place for a peaceful hike and some alone time!
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love your sheep pictures 🙂
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Thanks Evi, they are my favourite “Wales” photos as well!
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It does look like a wonderful place, J. can imagine living there myself! 🙂
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I would definitely consider living there if it wasnt for the long wet and cold winters…..
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Uh oh…I don’t like that part.
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Love the countryside, but the sheep stole my heart!
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The sheep were definitely one of the highlights of our hike. They actually stood around and “posed” for the photos!
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Lovely to see something green and beautiful in the midst of the dark Autumn!
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I love that even during autumn the welsh countryside is a bright and lush green!
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Looks so peaceful and beautiful, you even had sunshine to go with it Janaline 🙂
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I was quite spoiled in that we had great weather during most of my visit. It did pour down on my last day there though so spent it drinking coffee and playing games.
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The contrast of the green fields and the blue sky on the last pictures is amazong! Seems like a very peacful place!
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Thank you! It was such a lovely sunny day out in this magnificent green countryside. I loved that the green fields are really filled with fluffy white sheep.
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The Welsh coastline in sunshine, the mountains on a sunny day – stunning. Years ago I used to go quite regularly. The flip side is Wales in the rain, especially if you’re camping!
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I can think when its wet and cold it is not going to be such a peaceful experience….I was quite lucky in that we had a lot of sunshine and only some occasional showers while I was there.
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Such a gorgeous and inspiring place, looking at your beautiful photos I have to wonder how could anyone not fall in love with Wales.
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I agree, it is such a beautiful place and walking through the countryside was such a fabulous experience.
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I want to let you know that I’ve been nominated for the Inner Peace and Sunshine Award by Come What May Girls. I’d like to pass on the sunshine and nominate YOU for the award! You always bring a little bit of sunshine into my life and the way your write exemplifies inner peace! Congratulations! You can view the post here with your nomination: http://turquoisecompass.com/2013/11/15/inner-peace-sunshine-award/
Hopefully you will pass on the blogger lovins’ as well.
-Jessica
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Thanks for the lovely compliment of nominating me Jessica! I am glad that you enjoy the adventures that I love to share with you all. Hope you have a lovely weekend!
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You are welcome. It feels good to know that people appreciate your writing.
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Pictures of the sheep are really wonderful 🙂
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Thanks! They looked like they were posing for the camera.
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I love the sheep. 🙂
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They are very cute arent they! So inquisitive.
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