Twixtmas
Twixtmas , that period between Christmas and New Year where you lose track of the day and the calories. Spent the first part of Twixtmas at my in-laws and as is often the case, some early afternoon sunshine is sufficient to tempt one out for a walk to shake some of those calories down. One advantage of being away is the chance to walk different paths, though this one is quite familiar. Out of the cul-de-sac and onto the lane. Easy for walking, or scooting for the younger ones. We head away from the town, towards the sheep filled fields and the hills. Before long we reach a crossroads of lanes. Turn right for ‘Lovers Lane’, or straight on towards a big house, or Ty Mawr as we are in Wales. We however turn left, between two high hedges. Soon the lane rises up and we are above the hedges and we come to a slate built bridge over a railway. These are narrow gauge rails for we are just outside Tywyn and this is the Talyllyn Railway. Ty Mawr bridge to be precise. Three quarters of a mile from...
