Blair Castle, Eryri (Snowdonia)

The GuardianJun 14

From Sussex to Scotland, my road trip through four centuries of British holidays

A 1,600-mile journey to the wild peaks of Scotland, via Llandudno’s Victorian promenade and the bright lights of Blackpool proved an eye-opener in more ways than one One of my favourite recent photographs is of me (unusually), perched on the bonnet of our car, about to set off on a solo, two-week road trip from our Sussex home to the wilds of Scotland, taking in Eryri (Snowdonia), Lancashire, t…

Showed handwritten letters from Queen Victoria.

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Royal OakHotelDiscover Snowdonia with a memorable stay at the Royal Oak Hotel, Betws-y-Coed.
Gwydir ForestNeighborhoodDrawn artists by its dramatic beauty and bottle-green swathes.
Llandudno MuseumMuseumTrustee notes family still owns much of the town.
Armitt LibraryPlaceWelcome to The Armitt - a museum, gallery, and library full of interesting and unusual objects telling the history and…
Blair CastleSightShowed handwritten letters from Queen Victoria.
Blackburn MuseumMuseumTold stories of Wakes Week holidays.
Pleasure BeachSightFamilies stream in for first coasters.
St George's HotelHotelElegant grand dame seaside hotel.
Loch LomondSightToured the western flank.
Rannoch MoorSightSilent, pockmarked moonscape.
Glen CoeSightHulking mountains guarding the entrance.
Three Sisters viewpointSightViewpoint among ominous peaks.
Glyderau rangeNeighborhood
Moel SiabodSight
BalmoralSight
South BaySight

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From Sussex to Scotland, my road trip through four centuries of British holidays