The Lord Moreton, Wrexham, Clwyd

The Lord Moreton appeared on the far side of a roundabout as we were looking for a place to rest and grab a meal a few hours into our drive to Wales.  I had all the directions, but since I was also very ill I had opted to drive so that I wouldn’t immediately go to sleep. 

The Moreton is pretty strange, comprising a whole resort complex not especially near any real attractions (although the Iron Bridge isn’t too far away and there are gorgeous hiking trail all over).  Especially good for those travelling with kids (and who’ll need some time to regroup in the kid-free bar) is Billy Badgers Playden…stick the little monstors in there and get a couple pints down you.

I had a cajun chicken pasta that actually had a bit of flavour and a couple of local beers that in my sick state didn’t take note of.  Still, it was good stuff overall and helped with the carb loading for the marathon to come, the next day.

One of the best bits was the advert Jamie spotted in the Ladies’ for ‘the Scooter Man,’ who will ride his folding scooter to the pub, pick you up and transport you and his scooter (so he can get back on the job) to your house for less than the cost of a taxi.  This is fantastic, and I think more people should consider this sort of service.