Tag Archives: Cambrian Mountains

Camping at Doliago

Doliago Farm Campsite, nestling in the hills of the Cambrian Mountains, is just a stone’s throw from the A470 near Rhayader and the Elan Valley in the heart of Mid Wales. The campsite is on a level grassy field, with a stream running alongside. It is an ideal site for tents, caravans or motor homes. Doliago is a working familyContinue reading “Camping at Doliago”

Spring has arrived at Doliago

The new lambs are starting to arrive at Doliago. Becca’s ewe aptly named ‘Fat Girl’ has just had twins again. Spring has arrived. Life on the farm is going to start to get really busy but there is nothing more satisfying than seeing new born calves and lambs coming into the world.

Catch the last of the autumn leaves

Before the frost catches the remaining leaves head for Rhayader and the Elan Valley. It’s possibly one the best time of the year to spend some time here. The colours are fabulous, the roads are quiet and you can most definitely walk without meeting hardly anyone.

Fron Cottage

  Back in August we were so lucky to be able to purchase Fron Cottage in Cwmdauddwr, Rhayader. So I went out and bought a broom ready to start uncovering the floorboards under the wallpaper and dust and rubbish that had accumulated over the years the house was empty. We are planning to renovate theContinue reading “Fron Cottage”

Rhayader Carnival and September raspberries

Just got back from work and it’s such a beautiful evening here in the Cambrian Mountains. just right for the hill race in Rhayader tonight. Carnival week is well underway, at home the campsite has been mowed and I’ve decided to leave the raspberries, that is was going to pick to the birds. Being truthful theContinue reading “Rhayader Carnival and September raspberries”

Super Super Summer

I really can’t believe that in still only June and we have got all the harvest in at Doliago. The weather has been so good. Smiles all round and happy farmers. They are forecasting a bit more of an unsettled spell but the Met Office forecast shows an improvement once we get into July –Continue reading “Super Super Summer”