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Llŷn's two outstanding natural features are its coast and its hills. Having completed A Welsh Learner's Ramble Along the Llŷn Coastal Path (2012), Jean Brandwood's passion for walking and culture was itching to write a second volume. It didn't take long for the author to decide to head for the hills next. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

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In 2021, when they began their hill walking, excitement was building for the people of this beautiful peninsula. They had finally been given the go ahead to begin preparations for hosting the 2023 National Eisteddfod in Boduan. This had been postponed from two years previously due to the pandemic. In this book, as well as regularly rambling off the hills to share her memories and discoveries related to the walks, Jean also describes the eisteddfod related revelations that she made. Learning Welsh has opened many unexpected doors to Jean as a regular visitor to Llŷn, and has enhanced her appreciation of the culture of the area. Throughout the book, she also introduces some of her favourite music, art, and literature, much of which originates from this area. When you’re feeling in need of refreshments, you can dip into her cafe recommendations, and as she says, ‘there are so many wonderful examples of these in Llŷn.’ The final chapter describes the whirlwind of events that Jean experienced during her eight days at the Llŷn and Eifionydd National Eisteddfod. ‘… gem of a travel book…’ Catrin Ilar Jones, Say Something in Welsh ‘rich and detailed exploration of Llŷn … as well as being a record of the people and culture of the area.’ – The Cambrian News -- Publisher: Gwasg Carreg Gwalch

Jean and her husband Jim had cancer and as part of their therapy, their decision was to take regular, leisurely rambles in their favourite part of the world. The cancer was treated successfully. At the same time, learning Welsh enhanced Jean’s appreciation of Llŷn and opened many unexpected doors to her as a regular visitor. At the time of their hill walking in 2023, there was much long anticipated excitement for the people of the peninsula as preparations were finally underway for them to host the National Eisteddfod in 2023. It had been postponed from 2021 due to the pandemic. So, in this book, as well as regularly rambling off the hills to share her memories and discoveries related to their walks, Jean will also describe any Eisteddfod related experiences or revelations that she make. Jean adds, ‘Apologies in advance for the number of times i wander away from the hill or eisteddfod paths to ramble about my favourite topics – music, literature, art... oh yes and cafés. But there are so many amazing examples of all of these in Llŷn!’ ‘… gem of a travel book…’ Catrin Ilar Jones, Say Something in Welsh ‘rich and detailed exploration of Llŷn … as well as being a record of the people and culture of the area.’ – The Cambrian News -- Publisher: Gwasg Carreg Gwalch

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