A birthday hike up Dinas Bran
So last week on Lola’s birthday, she decided she’d like to go to Llangollen… the one condition she gave her Papa was that we wouldn’t be climbing up Dinas Bran… well, can you guess?! On the premise of us looking at cute little lambs… we ended up walking up there! I’m glad we did, though at the time I thought I wouldn’t make it up, lately it’s all I can do to not fall asleep all day! By the time we got to the top {and had a five minute lay down} the view most definitely was worth the climb.
I haven’t been up for a couple of years, but it’s such a great place to be. The ruins of a medieval castle, Dinas Bran is such an amazing spot – my history buff Lola loves it there. And it’s crazy to think that those ruins have stood there for the past 800 years!
I remember visiting castles as a kids with my folks, and always being so fascinated. There is something incredibly interesting about all the history that has happened in them.
By the time we’d gotten down the hill and back home, we were VERY ready for an Indian Takeaway – we may have ordered half the menu ;)
I’d love to live in a little cottage like this!
Kiki complained all the way up – then ran around at the top like a crazy person ha!
and this was the birthday girl wishing she wasn’t walking up a big hill!
chocolate is essential when hill walking ;)
“Need a lie down Mama”
The view from the top of Dinas Bran totally makes up for the climb
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Angela Spicer
May 22, 2014 at 10:35Amazing views, no wonder you were hungry at the end of the day
Michelle
May 22, 2014 at 10:48Wow – what stunning views – definitely worth that climb!
You Baby Me Mummy
May 22, 2014 at 11:13What an amazing place, the views are fabulous, as are you photos x
Globalmouse
May 22, 2014 at 13:09Love these photos – especially the one of your daughter on the bench! Looks like an amazing hike.
Foz
May 22, 2014 at 13:56This looks like a lovely place to visit! Beautiful views!
Alice
May 22, 2014 at 14:06What a fantastic place, looks very idyllic :)
Zena's Suitcase
May 22, 2014 at 14:19It looks like such a lovely place to be, amazing photos. Cute lambs and chocolate can get you anywhere!
Rachel @ activities4kidz
May 22, 2014 at 14:32Somw beautiful views, and that cottage looks so adorable!
lisa prince
May 22, 2014 at 14:41fab post love the pics, you look like you all had a great time x
Jackie Allum
May 22, 2014 at 17:28Looks like you had an amazing time. What beautiful views.
Sarah Bailey
May 22, 2014 at 17:46What a beautiful place, I totally agree with the cottage as well I would love to live in one like that. x
Pinkoddy
May 22, 2014 at 17:50Hope she had a good birthday. Lovely views. That tree looks so fascinating.
Fritha
May 22, 2014 at 19:15your posts often remind me of my childhood in a weird way! you are a lovely family and very beautiful mama! x
Cass@frugalfamily
May 22, 2014 at 19:21What a gorgeous view – worth the walk by the looks of it x x
Jess @ Along Came Cherry
May 22, 2014 at 19:42It looks absolutely stunning! Love that first photo x
Nayna Kanabar (@SIMPLYF00D)
May 22, 2014 at 20:36Where is this place its beautiful.I love the 1st photo.
VaiChin @ Rambling Through Parenthood
May 22, 2014 at 20:37Goodness! How long did it take you to get up there? And chocolate is very essential on long treks like that one.
there and back again... a mother's tale
May 22, 2014 at 20:56Beautifully shot, what a great way to spend a birthday!
Kirsty
May 22, 2014 at 21:27Wow, your photographs are so stunning I almost feel like I am there. Your dandelion shot is so beautiful. What a wonderful part of the world x
Vicky (@aroundandupsidedown)
May 22, 2014 at 21:46What a truly stunning place to explore. Rambling in the countryside is one of the things I miss as a wheelchair user so thank you for the vicarious thrill :-)
Laura
May 23, 2014 at 00:01Oh wow what a blissful day and totally worth the walk up that long hill – Wales is such a beautiful place, so glad I live here :)
Laura x
Liska @NewMumOnline
May 23, 2014 at 00:16Oh I would love to walk up there if only for the views. Your photography tells a story and is so beautiful. The nearest I have come to walking up a hill to a castle is walking up to Blaise Castle on Easter Monday. View from there was great too. Thanks for sharing this, really enjoyed it.
Liska xx
Cathy @ NurtureStore
May 23, 2014 at 10:03Love that picture of Kiki!!
wendy
May 23, 2014 at 14:08Wow, fantastic views. Definitely worth the climb x
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins
May 23, 2014 at 19:52Wow this looks like an amazing adventure of a day! x
KARA
May 24, 2014 at 06:32What a stunning area you live in – bet you were all shattered after that walk
agatapokutycka
May 24, 2014 at 17:58What a lovely place for a quality walk.
Bek
May 25, 2014 at 15:47This place looks wonderful. We love long walks. What stunning views! I’m glad to hear that there was chocolate :-)
ninjacat
May 28, 2014 at 08:55Amazing view , and those pictures are beautiful