We'd love to take you on a scenic tour of Cader Idris...
We became the proud owners of Pennant Farm on 16th April 2007. It had always been Ken's dream of farming this land to the summit of Cader Idris, and his dream became a reality in 2006. Life has never been quite the same. We left the family home and moved to Pennant Farmhouse, which has become our wonderful family home.
Working in this environment is a genuinely inspiring but challenging way of life. Understanding the natural world is an integral part of farming, and we are at its mercy in many ways.
The breathtaking views of the Dysynni Valley, especially from the steep crags of the Cader Idris range, ease the pressures of everyday life, working the land. The passion for this work, a legacy passed down through two generations, is deep in Ken's soul. The pleasures and hardships have not really changed over the years. However, the role of the farmer's wife may have changed slightly!
The strength of our existence is deeply rooted in our language, culture and heritage, and to ensure that our communities in rural Wales continue to blossom, we have to thrive as farmers.
Gathering the sheep is predominantly done on foot with a good team of shepherds and their sheepdogs. The work of hill farmers, operating on the slimmest of margins, is essential and must be marketed at every opportunity. The result of maintaining this wonderful land is imperative for the mountains to be enjoyed by millions of welcome tourists. Indeed, the farming family plays a vital role for the uplands to remain vibrant.
Please do not hesitate to call and arrange a scenic tour to enjoy the extremities of one of the most beautiful and rugged spots in Wales.