North Wales Calendar 2027 by Simon Kitchin

My limited edition North Wales Calendar 2027 showcases some of the beautiful places you can visit and enjoy when traveling or living in this remarkable part of the UK. This year the calendar includes images of the stunning North Wales scenery including the Dee Valley, Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, The Llŷn Peninsula, The Isle of Anglesey and the North Wales Coast.

An amazing misty morning walk above Castell Dinas Bran Llangollen on the Panorama today with some just fantastic conditions for photography. The Dee Valley was full of mist, the entire length along the River Dee from Chirk to Corwen, so on arriving in Llangollen I decided that it was definitely worth the effort of wandering up the hillside near to Trevor Rocks, an area I’ve photographed the castle ruins from before. Today was something special though, the mist lingering for several hours so I spent ages wandering up and down the hill as the mist ebbed and flowed through the valley and the warm light of sunrise started to light up the castle ruins.

Now photographers are often known to complain about "blue sky days" not being very appealing for landscape photography but I think the group on yesterdays photography workshop in Cwm Idwal might disagree, just nice to see some sunshine again in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.

Dates still available for 2026... new Friday workshop in April this year too.

Llanddwyn Island, tucked along the wild southwestern coast of Anglesey in North Wales, is one of the UK’s most breathtaking locations for landscape photography. Set within the stunning Newborough National Nature Reserve, this tidal island offers a dramatic mix of sweeping sandy beaches, windswept dunes, historic lighthouses, and panoramic views of the Snowdonia mountains across the water. Whether you’re chasing golden-hour light, long-exposure seascapes, or atmospheric coastal scenes, Llanddwyn Island provides photographers with an ever-changing canvas shaped by tides, weather, and seasons.

From the iconic white Tŵr Mawr lighthouse to the romantic ruins of St Dwynwen’s Church, every corner of the island tells a story and presents a new composition waiting to be captured. As the legendary home of Wales’ patron saint of lovers, the island blends natural beauty with cultural history, making it a location that’s as inspiring as it is photogenic.

In this guide, we’ll explore why Llanddwyn Island is a must-visit photography destination in Anglesey, the best times to shoot, key photo spots you shouldn’t miss, and practical tips to help you capture its magic.

The Llanberis lone tree - a Snowdonia icon

The Llanberis Lone Tree is one of the most popular photography locations in Snowdonia (Eryri) National park and in this guide I describe how to find the lonely tree and how to capture the best photos.

Scotland landscape photography is a dream for photographers seeking dramatic scenery, moody light and wild, untouched terrain, especially the Scottish Highlands. From the jagged peaks of the Isle of Skye to the sweeping curves of Assynt and the rugged valleys of Glencoe, the Highlands offer endless opportunities to elevate your landscape work. Below are practical, easy-to-apply tips specifically tailored to these iconic locations.

An update of image to my Snowdonia photos gallery with new images added including Snow-capped Pen Yr Ole Wen in Cwm Idwal, beautiful reflections at llyn Gwynant, Llyn Crafnant and Llyn Llydaw and a stunning sunrise of Snowdon reflected in Llynnau Mymbyr

DINORWIG WORKSHOP 2 (DIFFICULTY RATING ”MODERATE”, good mobility & fitness required):

This workshop concentrates on the lower levels of the quarry workings which require less physical effort to access but are nonetheless photogenic. Starting at the “secret” waterfall and making our way down to the amazing Anglesey Barracks, exploring abandoned inclines, drum houses and numerous buildings all with and views across to the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) mountain range & over the lakes of Llyn Padarn and Llyn Peris near Llanberis.

Join one day, small group, Snowdonia photography workshops in the stunning mountain surroundings of Cwm Idwal in Eryri National Park, North Wales. Suitable for photographers of all skill levels.

During the day you'll have the chance to photograph some of Snowdonia's most beautiful scenery, including:

• The dramatic Glyderau and Carneddau mountain ranges

• The glacial lakes of Llyn Idwal and Llyn Ogwen

• Picturesque rivers and waterfalls in the stunning Ogwen Valley

Simon Kitchin, has been hosting photography workshops in Eryri Snowdonia for over 15 years and is an award-winning and well published landscape photographer. Simon is a local North Wales based photographer and the author of the extremely popular guidebook PHOTOGRAPHING NORTH WALES so has expert knowledge of the area. Simon is also a professionally qualified teacher having completed a BA (Hons) Degree in Education & Training.

Antartica holidays photos and the amazing wildlife

All copies of my 2026 North Wales Calendar are now sold out…. keep an eye on social media or my blog for details of the 2027 calendar

The North Wales Calendar 2026 is a premium quality double A4 wall calendar, printed on 250gsm high quality gloss finish paper, wire bound and hole punched for ease of hanging and supplied shrink-wrapped, Bilingual English/Welsh. Free Delivery (Delivery is U.K. only)

This limited edition calendar includes 13 stunning photos of North Wales by local photographer Simon Kitchin, author of the photo location guidebook, Photographing North Wales.

My limited edition calendar of Wales showcases some of the beautiful places you can visit and enjoy when traveling or living in this remarkable part of the UK. Every year the calendar includes images from the different areas of North Wales which can include Llangollen and the Dee Valley, Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, The Llyn Peninsula, The Isle of Anglesey, The Clwydian Hills and North East Wales as well as the attractive villages and towns and amazing history and industrial heritage of this special place.

Dinorwic Quarry above Llanberis was once the second largest slate quarry in the world and the Dinorwic quarry photography workshop is an opportunity to improve your photography skills in this unique and amazing area of Eryri Snowdonia’s industrial heritage. During this one day workshop we climb through some of the vast abandoned areas of the quarry photographing the inclines, derelict buildings, the secret dinorwic waterfall and the stunning views of the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) mountain range. The Dinorwig quarry photography workshop is the perfect opportunity to develop your eye for a composition and take your photography to the next level, literally!

Anglesey photography workshops are a chance to spend a day improving your photography skills in one of the most beautiful coastal locations in the UK. Explore the marram grass dunes of Llanddwyn Beach, Corsican pines of Newborough Forest and spend time photographing Llanddwyn Island including the chance to photograph a sunset of the iconic view of Tŵr Mawr lighthouse with its spectacular backdrop of the Llyn Peninsula. The workshop is suitable for all photography skill levels.

Christmas Photography gifts from North Wales Photographer Simon Kitchin including Landscape Photography Gift Vouchers, North Wales guidebooks, North Wales calendars & professional landscape photography prints of Snowdonia, North Wales, Scotland, the Lake District and the UK

In this blog I’ve added several of my photos of the Scotland landscape from my recent photography trip, mainly from Cogiach & Assynt and just a couple from Torridon where the weather did prove a little too difficult at time… I’m back there next year and hoping for kinder conditions. I hope you enjoy the photos and please do have a browse of my Scotland Landscape Photography gallery whilst you’re on the website.

My photo of Fairy Glen near Betw-y-coed in Eryri Snowdonia featured on the front cover of Outdoor Photography Magazine’s November 2025 Issue 324

A winter day capturing Achmelvich beach photos in the North West Highlands of Scotland with beautiful blue skies and stunning golden sands

An early sunrise hike to the summit of Stac Pollaidh to photography the stunning views of Cul Mor in Coigach, Scotland

An evening of landscape photography in moody light at Split Rock Clachtoll beach, one of the most dramatic beaches in Assynt, North West Scotland.