We drove all the way to Penrhyn Castle, could have used a map but we just missed the last one. The castle itself looks like something out of Minecraft with its squareness imposed on a rural landscape, we first saw a sweet walled garden infiltrated by giant rhubarb, what a horrid idea.

Had lunch in the castle cafe, I went for a Welsh rabbit or rarebit if you prefer, then we saw what remained of an industrial train museum (not a lot) before heading off to an osprey reserve. We did see through the powerful monoscopes a head peering over the top of a nest, donated a little, had a salted caramel tub each, but in terms of seeing the ospreys staying at home and watching the good live stream would have been better.

Dined at the Yr Hen Fecws which was cosy and comfortable and cultured.

Penrhyn walled garden

Penrhyn train