It had been a very long time since I had been out for a wild camp so with a trip planned to the north coast of North Wales to visit family I decided to take the opportunity to get out on the hills for a night under my Trailstar.
The Snowdonia National Park extends almost to the North Wales coast and I call the hills there, just before they drop to the sea (literally), the Snowdonia foothills. It’s a quick hop up the hill from Penmaenmawr to the foothills to the south so it’s not about the walk, it’s just great to get onto the hills. The views are great there too because you can see all along the coast and across to Anglesey, where the sun sets at this time of year, plus you have the mountains to the south and there are no roads until you get over the Carnedds to Llyn Ogwen.
My eldest daughter joined me on this trip and used my Akto. It was nice to have some company to share the experience and views. It was also great to see two of my shelters pitched together at the same location! The Trailstar is so large inside, as you know, that we were both able to sit comfortably inside to keep out of the cool wind and enjoy the views.
Here are a few photos. There is also a video showing 2 minutes of uninterrupted Trailstar view which is what you get as soon as you open your eyes :)
Lovely pictures Bryan. I guess the other tent was Leanne’s. Great views. Must try it.
Yes, Leanne was sleeping in my other tent.
>Must try it.
We will do it some time Dad, I’ll take you out on the hills and you can sleep in my Trailstar – you’ll love it.
Like the pictures Bryan. Although I visit Wales regularly I forget the last time I was in that particular area. I’ve just remembered It was August 1989. A group of us stayed a ta CHA guest house in the hills above Llanfarefechan. I usually stay further into Snowdonia, Capel Curig, Beddgelert or llanberis. I’m afraid I am a bit old for camping now but I have some good memories of being under canvas. Happy camping Bryan
Mick