The Welsh slate trails lead you into an almost bizarre landscape where the green of the hills is broken up by the harsh greyness of the slate scattered randomly in huge slag heaps of slate across the hillside. Quarries have often become lakes and nature has regained a foothold albeit seemingly tentatively.
Having stayed at the Trigonos centre on many occasions now, this was the first time I had ventured in this particular direction. It was worth the effort in the bright sunshine that illuminated the rugged scenery vividly.
Thinking Aloud 