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North Wales Photographs - a Visitors Location Guide Although most photographs of North Wales viewed around the Internet seem to focus on Snowdonia National Park and the coastal areas around Anglesey, North Wales has many fantastic opportunities for photography, many often missed by visitors. The aim of this guide is to provide an insight into photo locations around North Wales, some often unnoticed by photographers and tourist alike. The town of Llangollen is not to be missed, not only is the town itself quite picturesque but it’s overlooked by Castell Dinas Bran and surrounded by stunning scenery – Worlds End, Eglwyseg rocks, Horseshoe Pass to name a few. The Llangollen Canal provides photographers with even more varied opportunities, wildlife is commonplace along the canal banks too. For photographers interested in architecture don’t miss Plas Newydd andValle Crucis Abbey both closeby to Llangollen. Also Rug Chapel and Llangar Church in nearby Corwen and the impressive Pontcysyllte and Chirk Aqueducts along the Llangollen Canal. Chirk castle isn’t too far away either and the National Trust property of Errdig near Wrexham has great photo opportunities, providing architecture and historic gardens. Railway enthusiasts / photographers are also catered for in Llangollen where the restored railway line runs frequent Steam Train trips. For landscape photographers the scenery around Snowdonia often means that they miss many of the other great opportunities that North Wales provides. A drive a little further north towards Ruthin provides photo opportunities of the Clywdian hills. The highest peak, Moel Famau is well worth the walk to the summit. Also along the same range is Penycloddiau and Moel Arthur, both excellent photo vantage points. Whilst the Clywdian Hills may not provide quite as much drama as the Snowdonia National Park photographers should definitely consider them when visiting North Wales. Not far from Llangollen are the relatively unknown Berwyn Mountains, again well worth a visit although access is more limited than that to the Clywdian Hills and Snowdonia National Park. At the base of the Berwyn range, near Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant is perhaps the most impressive waterfall in North Wales, which again most photographers miss completely. The Pistyll Rhaeder Waterfall is one of the ‘Seven wonders of Wales’ – it’s actually the highest waterfall in Wales/England and provides excellent photo opportunities. Not only is the waterfall impressive but it’s location is a little special too. For photographers looking for waterfalls, two other excellent locations exist: Aber Falls close to Bangor and Swallow Falls at Betws-y-coed, a village well worth a visit. Also Talacre beach on the North Wales coast has a fantastic lighthouse and providing the photographer with great opportunities. As usual sunrise and sunset provides the best lighting. For photographers interested in castles the list is almost endless, I would be surprised if any other location around the world provides as many photo opportunities in such a small area. The most spectacular castles are undoubtedly Conway and Caernarfon, both extremely impressive and dusk / nighttime photographs of both are very popular as they are well lit out of daylight hours. Penrhyn castle close to Bangor is somewhat unique, a modern ‘fairytale’ structure. Beaumaris castle on Anglesey is excellent, the views from the castle across to the Snowdonia mountains are also impressive whilst Chirk castle near Llangollen is also extremely well preserved and photo worthy. As already mentioned the ruins of Castell Dinas Bran provide impressive views over Llangollen and the Vale of Clywd and are worth the climb. Whilst the aforementioned castles are perhaps structurally or visually the most impressive in North Wales there are others that photographers should seriously consider. Rhuddlan castle near Rhyl is still well intact, Dolwyddelan castle has undergone renovation and is beautifully located, as is Dolbadarn castle on the side of Llyn Padarn in Llanberis. Several other castles exist around North Wales and whilst less photogenic than others are well worth considering if in the area: Flint Castle along the coastline, Denbigh castle, Hawarden Castle, close to Chester and finally Caergwrle castle close to Wrexham. The above locations are by no means a definitive list of all photography related locations around North Wales, there are simply endless photo opportunities. Hopefully however this guide will provide unfamiliar photographers and visitors with a few more options when visiting North Wales. Original at Landscapephotographyuk.com North wales Landscape Photographs - Snowdonia and Anglesey Landscapephotographyuk.com ------------------------------------------------------- Camping Is A Great Hobby And Terrific Fun Camping is one of the recreational activities that help us get relief from our day-to-day stress and also regain our physical and mental strength. Any camping is done in remote areas, away from the hustle and bustle of the cities. Camping could be done on high mountains, river valleys, forests, natural parks, or other places closely related to Mother Nature. Even though camping is usually done with tents or other make-shift shelters, primitive structures like caves could also be used for camping. A few people prefer to spend their camping time in the open, without the help of any kind of shelter. Most of the time, camping is combined with another recreational activity like hill climbing, trekking, canoeing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, whitewater rafting, etc. Here are a few ideas to enjoy camping as a great hobby and also have terrific fun at the same time. Camping Amenities Before setting out on a camping trip, decide on the level of the amenities that you wish to have. This would normally depend on the people who participate in the camp, if others are also involved. If the camping area is a rugged one, then all the participants should be healthy enough to withstand the rigors of the camp. However, certain basic amenities are available to all backpackers nowadays, like comfortable beds or mattresses, folding chairs, solar powered heater, lanterns, and satellite phones, etc. If you wish to have more amenities, then recreational vehicles that are provided with bathrooms, showers, kitchen, air conditioning, television and home theatre, etc. are also available. The camping gear also comes in several ranges that suit all kinds of budgets and amenities. These could be ascertained from the various websites of camping gear suppliers on the Internet. Mobile Camping Bicycle camping trips, motorcycle camping tours, canoe camping, recreational vehicles, etc. offer easier mobility, compared to backpacking. Backpacking generally involves trekking and hiking, while the other mobile camping arrangements help in moving around without any difficulty. On the other hand, the amount of materials that could be carried in a bicycle or a motorcycle is somewhat limited, compared to canoes or recreational vehicles. Still, the technological advancements in camping materials do allow present day campers to carry adequate stuff even on bicycles and motorcycles. Camping Equipment The normal camping equipment consists of the following items. ? Tent material for making a proper tent or a lean-to shelter, according to taste and the area of camping ? Hammer and tent stakes, along with ropes for securing the tent material and also for clothesline ? Sleeping bags with air mattresses or pads, along with blankets ? First aid kits ? Flashlights or lanterns or solar lamps ? Axe or hatchet for cutting firewood, if you plan to have campfire ? Hiking boots, insect repellants, sunscreens, sun tan lotions, raincoats, etc., to protect from the vagaries of nature ? Folding chairs, trash bags, towels, solar heaters, etc. as per your personal preferences and tastes ? Sustainable food items like dried fruits, nuts, etc. that last for a longer period Apart from the above ideas, there are several more that you could think of on your own and implement easily with less cost. The fundamental rule is to enjoy camping as a great hobby and terrific fun. Find useful information about Camping and Camping Gear at Talkingcamping http://www.talkingcamping.com/ http://www.talkingcamping.com/