English tourists vow to boycott North Wales hotspot over ‘astounding abuse’ by locals! B
A group of women who headed to North Wales for a walking holiday have vowed never to return – after claiming they were subjected to ‘astounding hatred for the English’
A group of female hikers have vowed never to return to North Wales, citing the “anti-English” sentiment they experienced in a popular tourist spot. Despite Wales’ reputation for its warm hospitality, which often draws visitors to choose it over other destinations, Amy Hurst, 56, from Clitheroe, Lancashire, claims her experience was far from welcoming during a walking holiday in Llanberis, Eryri, with seven women aged between 55 and 70.
Despite Llanberis being a favourite among tourists worldwide, the group alleges they faced “astounding hatred for the English” during their four-day trip. The women are members of ‘Women that Walk’, a local initiative encouraging women to embrace nature.
Florist and mother-of-one, Amy, expressed: “The hatred for the English in North Wales is astounding, we will not be returning.”
Tourists have been under scrutiny across Europe due to concerns about over-tourism, leading to protests and anti-tourism graffiti. While Wales has seen protests over second homes, it’s unusual for visitors to be targeted.
Llanberis, located at the foot of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), welcomes thousands of English visitors every week, reports North Wales Live.