When September rolls around each year, there's a common
misconception that it's no longer the time of year for exploring or
holidaying at home in the UK. In reality, September can often be a
drier month than August and then there's the fact that the crowds
are a little thinner; you can enjoy the most popular places with
relative ease compared to the height of the season!
Since September began there's been a very early morning car boot
haul for me and my fiancé Pete, our Marketing Manager Nicole has
enjoyed a drink (or two) in the late summer sunshine and not to
mention endless evenings being able to get out into the garden -
it's been super!
Just because it's September, it doesn't mean you can't enjoy a
stroll on the beach or dip a toe or two in the sea. You can still
pack up a picnic and head out for a day of adventure. Why not make
the most of those walking boots and aim to complete sections of the
Wales Coast Path, perhaps? Spend the day down the Llyn Peninsula,
take in the scenery in Snowdonia or admire all of Anglesey.
Look at the spectacular sunrise captured by Nicole from the
bedroom window at our cottage Maelgwyn in Criccieth this October (below
left), or the sun shining through my dining room early on a
September Saturday morning. These snaps show that North Wales
is just as beautiful now autumn's arrived, as the summer
months that pass before it.
Last weekend (at the beginning of October) I had the
chance, with an extra day off, to enjoy a long weekend; and decided
to get out and about in North Wales. Below is a picture I took from
the car as we drove towards the Llyn Peninsula, you really wouldn't
believe it was October!
As we made our way to Morfa Nefyn we couldn't believe how
bright blue the sky was and how crystal clear the views were.
Considering it was early on a Sunday morning plenty of people had
had the same idea as us and the beach was fairly busy. We had a
wonderful time walking the coastline, enjoying the beach and the
spectacular views!
On Monday we decided to venture towards Llanbedrog. We
strolled the beach in our t-shirts (in October!) and the dog was
thankful for a swim in the sea to cool off! We ate at The Galley,
which if you have been to Llanbedrog you will know it is perched
just at the end of the leafy lane right on the beach. It was
certainly a lunch with a view and it was lovely to see so many
people out and about. With young families relishing the chance to
spend time outside playing by the sea and dog walkers on their
daily constitutionals - it was fantastic to see North Wales still
bustling as we head towards autumn!
It just shows you shouldn't write off a getaway after the
summer months! September may surprise you and in October as the
evenings draw in and get a bit cooler it's the perfect excuse to
light up that log burner and snuggle down before another day's
adventure! We have an array of cottages covering all corners
of North Wales, offering plenty of choice
for that late season break away.