Is it possible to get to Llandrindod cheaply?

[fractionMan]

The big set of resevoirs near there are beautiful

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

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The big set of resevoirs near there are beautiful

mentioned a big dam but they said we won't have time. The Shropshire hills are very foggy/misty. Hope fog isn't going to spoil rest of journey. Haven't taken a single photo yet!

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Went to Aberystwyth today and it was bloody windy and cold, although p!entry of people in shorts but all young so don't feel the cold. Have lots of pictures of sheep and cows and wood pigeons and sparrows and doves and rooks but not many pictures of anything else

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I should be outside stargazing with the rest but it's too cold. There are loads and loads and loads of stars visible tonight though.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Take it you managed to cope with the madness of New Street then? Glad you got there ok, and hope you enjoy your trip.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I did, but I just got 15.33 train from there and it was all very confusing. On way home now. Will miss the fresh air but there's only so much fresh air one can handle especially at 8.00am when its 1 degree outside and you're a smoker

Went to see the kites being fed yesterday

 

[davesgcr]

I must say / agree (having lived there for 3 years) - it can get a bit windy ! (lovely fresh air and soft water + the sea of course to inspire you)

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I must say / agree (having lived there for 3 years) - it can get a bit windy ! (lovely fresh air and soft water + the sea of course to inspire you)

Well I lived on Southend Seafront for years and going there the other day reminded me exactly what I hated about living by the sea - how much colder and windier it is

The next day was absolutely beautiful weather, but we spent 2 hours of it inside Abbey Cym Hir, and another hour of it inside a hide watching the kites feeding

Awoke to thick fog this morning meaning we didn't see a cow, sheep or bird looking outside our bedroom window this morning

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

for davesgcr

Single carriage train at Shrewsbury



Couldn't get good ones whilst on train I'm afraid, only those shot on a moving train through windows

Dolau





Llandod - needs to be prettied up like Dolau I reckon

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

for fractionMan



Lake from up near the golf course









A very foggy 10.30am yesterday

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Views from my bedroom window and the garden - definitely not Brixton

Overdosed on nature














Yesterday morning



a bit foggy

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Couple of Aberystwyth. Didn't take many here as I was too cold and miserable, so couldn't be arsed. Wanted to go up the funicular railway but couldn't find a parking space as all the students were returning

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Kite Feeding at Gigrin Farm, Rhayader - http://www.gigrin.co.uk/

Tractor with the meat



Hides



Red Kite and Buzzard (I think). All a bit fuzzy but they wouldn't stand still for me









Scenery in immediate area

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

The Hall at Abbey Cwm Hir - http://www.abbeycwmhir.com/
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attrac...ey_Cwm_Hir-Llandrindod_Wells_Powys_Wales.html

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

The Grounds (Hall at Abbey Cwm Hir)

Caravans and beach huts in the woods, all individually furnished







The gardens and valley

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

and that's my trip report

Obviously I took tonnes more pictures, but chucked up a few for those that may not have been to the kite feeding or the Hall at Abbey Cwm Hir

 

[ddraig]

good pics apart from the wrong flags on them chair cushions!

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

good pics apart from the wrong flags on them chair cushions!

Hadn't even noticed them. Sorry about that, you'll have to blame the English guy that bought the Hall

It's definitely worth a visit though, as it's just totally whacky. The grounds though (and the valley) are beautiful.

Come Christmas, every single one of the 52 rooms has a Christmas tree and is individually themed

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I've just searched for Gigrin Farm on here and the only poster who mentioned it was marty21

Not seen the Hall at Abbey Cwm Hir mentioned on here either except for toblerone3 in a poem

 

[davesgcr]

What a great trip (much envy) - good job we sorted out the trains for you ...

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Some lovely pictures Minnie.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

What a great trip (much envy) - good job we sorted out the trains for you ...

Exactly, especially as I forgot about the Birmingham platforms on the way back and couldn't figure out where 5A was even though I was standing on Platform 5, then I remembered this thread

Kites and the Hall at the Abbey definitely worth a visit if you're ever that way. Kites are £5 and the Hall at the Abbey is £15 just in case you're interested

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Some lovely pictures Minnie.

I took over 1000 the day I went to the kites and the Abbey Cwm Hir, but most of that was having camera on burst settings for the kites. Still hardly got a decent one though. Have deleted loads and now only have between 200-250 of the Hall at the Abbey. I'm far too snap happy

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Went to the Metropole Hotel on Sunday as well and was surprised how cheap the drinks were. Half a pint of lager was cheaper than my local

 

[Orang Utan]

It was definitely worth keeping subscribed to this thread. Good work Minnie!

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

It was definitely worth keeping subscribed to this thread. Good work Minnie!

Glad it was worth it

*swishes hair L'Oreal style*

Someone on Facebook loves the Hall so I'm now having to resize loads of the Hall ones as I only put up the same ones I put on here and I've got loads of them

 

[ddraig]

Went to the Metropole Hotel on Sunday as well and was surprised how cheap the drinks were. Half a pint of lager was cheaper than my local

i hate that place! might have to have a meeting there soon

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

i hate that place! might have to have a meeting there soon

Well went to the Llanerch Inn on the Friday and it was dead. Metropole wasn't much livelier either

 

[William of Walworth]

Kinnell, those pictures kick the arse big time. Fantastic work Minnie_the_Minx !

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Kinnell, those pictures kick the arse big time. Fantastic work Minnie_the_Minx !

I'll get some more in November. Maybe it'll be snowing by then though