Sainsburys arrives...

Sainsburys, a photo by [davidrobertsphotography] on Flickr.

The new Sainsburys Local store opened in Llandudno today, at the site of the former Woolworths/Alworths in Mostyn Street. Another vote of confidence in the town from a major business. The new Trespass and Cotton Trader stores are also nearing completion.

From Clarence Hotel to Travelodge

Clarence Hotel, a photo by [davidrobertsphotography] on Flickr.

Work has just begun on a £3m project to convert the semi-derelict Clarence Hotel in Llandudno into an 83 bedroom Travelodge. The Clarence Hotel closed several years ago, and its condition has deteriorated considerably since.

Caffe Nero

Caffe Nero, a photo by [davidrobertsphotography] on Flickr.

The newly opened branch of Caffe Nero in Llandudno is proving to be quite the success. It feels a little bit small inside (although seating is spread across two floors) but the staff are friendly and the coffee/snacks are certainly good. Worth a visit.

Top of the Pass

Top of the Pass, a photo by [davidrobertsphotography] on Flickr.

The Nant Francon is a steep sided glacial gorge dropping to Bethesda between the Glyderau and the Carneddau. The right hand side carries the busy A5 road, whilst the left carries a quiet lane from which this photo was taken.

Looking back at the Lleyn

Looking Back..., a photo by [davidrobertsphotography] on Flickr.

I went down to Trefor on the Lleyn Peninsula on Sunday in order to take a photographic look around the massive old granite quarry that is there. Whilst climbing up the former Incline to reach the Quarry, I turned around and took this shot of the beautiful coastline down there, with the snow capped mountains of Snowdonia in the distance.