One would not necessarily associate lavender growing and Wales, but I visited the most wonderful local lavender farm today and it was a real treat. A pretty drive of about 50 minutes from Gliffaes, the farm is 1,100 feet at the top of the Maesmynis valley with stunning views across the beautiful Welsh countryside. (Take [...]
- 30th April 2012
- Gone Fishing
Four Days at Gliffaes
My Fishing Break at Gliffaes – Bob Polley 26th April 2012 It was a cold, wet day when we arrived at Gliffaes Hotel recently for a four day fishing break on various beats of the River Usk. We were met by Frank Williams our guide for the four days. Our first beat was to be [...]
- 22nd April 2012
- Great Days Out
A Walk around the Grwyne Fawr Reservoir
Seven miles around the Grwyne Fawr Valley Despite living here for over 14 years I had never been up close to the Grwyne Fawr reservoir, I had only ever seen it from a distance from the tops of the Black Mountains. I was spurred into action when my friend Danny appeared on a rainy Wednesday from [...]
- 20th April 2012
- Gone Fishing
Fishing with Frank
A Day’s fly fishing with guide Frank Williams This was our third fishing trip to Gliffaes and our second under Frank’s guidance. I am 17 and my father takes me on an annual fly fishing trip as a treat. Unfortunately my home county of Essex is flat and so I do not get much time [...]
