Llangollen is approximately a 1 hour and ten minute drive from Liverpool. I am always amazed how few people, from Liverpool, have explored this stunning area. Its short distance to drive to and the excellent roads that take you there make it the perfect weekend day walking area. So forget the Lakes and make your way here. Less time in the car and more time on your feet in the fresh air.

Llangollen takes its name from the Welsh llan meaning ‘a religious settlement’ and Saint Collen, a 6th-century monk who founded a church beside the river. St Collen is said to have arrived in Llangollen by coracle. As there are no other churches in Wales dedicated to St Collen, it is possible that he may have had connections in Colan in Cornwall and Langolen in Brittany.

This story captures this great walking area over a six month period - October 2015 to March 2016. The walks explore different parts of the Llangollen area and hopefully capture the beauty of the area during the three seasons that I have photographed it in.

Snowdonia

Ullswater - Cumbria

& Newborough Beach