Cwrt yr ala. The house and estate is associated with Sir Walter Raleigh. The word Cwrt yr ala is a Welsh version of Court of Raleigh. There have been four buildings sited here. It was once owned by the de Reigney family and then passed by marriage to the Raleigh family of Devon. From this family, but much later, came Sir Walter. It was around this area that we went for a walk on Saturday. The last time I'd been in the area before the walk was cut short, but the weather was stunning this time.

Parking our cars near the village square in Dinas Powys, we walked up through the golf course, where I saw my cousin playing a game with his mates. We headed into the Cwm George and Casehill Woods which are found to the west of Cardiff, between the villages of Dinas Powys and Michelston le Pit. The site forms the boundary of the urban area of Dinas Powys and the former parkland landscape Cwrt yr ala Park. Neighbouring land use includes arable land, woodland and grazing land. A good time was had by all, especially Huw as he paddled his feet in the stream!! Enjoy the pictures!