Monthly Archives: May 2011

Bluebells, bridges and bike rides

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

A few weeks ago, I set off in search of my favourite little spot that is normally festooned with bluebells at this time of year. Unfortunately they had “moved” from their usual spot to a hillside on the opposite valley … Continue reading →

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The menace of Ticks…

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

Just a quick one… . came back from mid Wales with a passenger. I discovered the day after returning from our bunkhouse trip that I was a bit itchy on my stomach. After looking closely at my belly, I discovered … Continue reading →

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Pumlumon and Nant-y-Moch Bunkhouse Trip

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

Ok, . finally gotten around to writing this trip up. Its been such a whirlwind over the past few weeks I dont know where the time has gone. Still, I am able to report that I did manage to get … Continue reading →

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Pumlumon and Nant-y-Moch Bunkhouse trip – quick update

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

Just a quick post to say back safe and sound from a 4 day jaunt around Pumlumon and Nant-y-Moch Reservoir in Mid Wales. All I can say is the weather was stupendous and the area itself quiet, rugged and superb!  … Continue reading →

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