moel a mynydd – hill & mountain

moel a mynydd

a personal blog

The lower slopes of Moel Famau, Clwydian Range in evening sunlight, taken from Foel FEnlli

walking and hiking in the hills & mountains of the clwydian, llantysilio & berwyn ranges of north east wales

… and sometimes beyond

Category: Access

  • Wales’ Sustainable Farming Scheme. Pick a side

    Wales’ Sustainable Farming Scheme. Pick a side

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    Phil Rees
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    Last week, the University of Exeter published the results of a survey for North Wales Wildlife Trust about the re-introduction of beavers in Wales. Around 80% were in favour. But the survey also asked people how much they knew about beavers. 10% responded with ‘nothing’, but that hadn’t apparently deterred them taking part in a…

  • Don’t Lose Your Way

    Don’t Lose Your Way

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    Phil Rees
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    Access rights have never been given away easily. Ever since the 17th Century, when the rich and powerful started stealing land off us commoners through the Enclosure Acts (sticking a wall around their ill-gotten gains, and sticking two fingers up to everyone except them and their mates) it’s been a battle.