We will be hosting the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organistion’s AGM this Saturday evening so will have to close our doors to other customers at 18:30 with last orders for hot food being at no later than 18:00. We hope that you will still be able to have an enjoyable day in the hills & get down in time to re-fuel with us if you wish to. OVMRO do great work helping those in need

Well I knew a blog was overdue but has it really been 4 weeks since I last sat down to do one! So many good intentions such as writing about the Winter Trail Half Marathon in Coed y Brenin & the camaraderie with a girl called Sarah who kept on praising my pace as we continually swapped positions ending in a warm hug at the finish. But with this great event more than two weeks

Firstly a reminder that this coming weekend brings plenty to look forward to here in Northern Snowdonia, things kick off with Cerdded Conwy Walks & their series of ‘New Year Walks’. A variety of walks in & around the Conwy valley from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th. Sandwiched in between is Buc’s presentation ‘Stories from a Local Shepherd’ here at the Cafe on Saturday evening. So why not join an organized walk & then relax

Quick reminder that Buc (aka Gwyn Thomas) who farms in the Ogwen Valley is giving a presentation at the Cafe on Saturday 14th January. Full details are on our events page. It promises to be a fascinating insight to how someone manages the land & mountains that we love to play in. There will be specials with meat supplied by Buc & an extended drinks license until 11:00 pm. Tickets available both over the counter

Well I hope you were able to get out over the Christmas Period in what generally appeared to be good weather albeit a little lacking in Snow until New Year’s morning. As for myself it felt like I was tied to the Cafe but did escape on 3 occasions. Firstly on Christmas Day itself after a decidedly long lie-in I got out for my traditional run. It is rare that I shorten a plan but