North Wales Live readers have been discussing a recent visit by a group of women walkers to North Wales which has ignited a heated debate over claims of "anti-English" sentiment in the region. The 'Women that Walk' group expressed their dismay at the treatment they received during their four-day trip to Llanberis, Eryri, with one member, Amy Hurst, stating: "The hatred for the English in North Wales is astounding, we will not be returning." Amy recounted several unsettling encounters, including comments from locals that made them feel unwelcome.
She described an incident where a passerby made a remark about free funeral care for the English, and another instance in a pub where they felt targeted for being English. Despite North Wales' reputation for being friendly and welcoming to the hundreds of thousands of visitors that come each year, this group say they had a different experience. The claims have sparked a mixed reaction from locals, with some expressing surprise and others sharing similar experiences.
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