The Story of the 10nTaff for Tŷ Hafan

Paul Fears August 26, 2022 0 Comments 10nTaff Challenge, Blog, Hiking, Ty Hafan

The idea of the 10nTaff challenge originated sat outside a pub in 2019. As Dads of children who have been cared for by Tŷ Hafan, Brad, Chris and I all needed a new challenge to focus on after the successful 5in55. Without something to aim for many of us struggle. However, to generate the same… Read More

Horseshoe Ridge Trail Guide

Paul Fears February 20, 2022 0 Comments Blog, Hiking

As a keen hiker and photographer, the Horseshoe Ridge Trail in the Brecon Beacons National Park in mid Wales in the United Kingdom is one of my favourites. On the trail you have the opportunity of climbing three or even four peaks in one looping hike, which ranges between 8 and 10 miles. For any… Read More

5 Mountains In 55 Hours Story for National Walking Month

admin May 23, 2019 0 Comments 5 in 55 Mountain Challenge, Blog, General, Ty Hafan

May 2019 is the UK's National Walking Month and I thought it would be good to tell the story of the Tŷ Hafan 5in55 Mountain Challenge. This is when a group of Dads, Uncles, Sponsors and Tŷ Hafan staff took on the challenge of walking up and down five of the biggest mountains in the... Read More

Walking 130 Miles and 50 Hours For Ty Hafan 5in55

admin June 4, 2018 0 Comments 5 in 55 Mountain Challenge, Blog, Ty Hafan

Training for the Ty Hafan 5in55 In a month's time, on 4th July 2018, a group of Dad's from Ty Hafan will be in a mini bus for 12 hours on their way to Ben Nevis in Scotland. On the 5th July, they start climbing the mountain, the first stage of the gruelling Ty Hafan... Read More

#5in55 Walking Mountains for Ty Hafan

admin February 28, 2018 1 Comment 5 in 55 Mountain Challenge, Charity

Climbing 5 Mountains in 55 Hours for Ty Hafan The #5in55 challenge started with a telephone call from Gareth Jenkins at Ty Hafan, the young person's hospice based in Sully, just outside Cardiff in South Wales. "What do you think about photographing next year's [2018] Ty Hafan Dad's challenge? We are going to climb 5... Read More