The radio DJ took her mother’s advice and took a trip to north Wales with her husband
The radio DJ and television presenter, shared her recent adventures to North Wales on social media(Image: PA)
DJ and TV presenter Jo Whiley could have gone anywhere on her holidays, citing Rome, Marrakesh or Seville as possible destinations, but a trip to north Wales won – and she says it was one of the “best” things she had ever done with her husband.
Jo, who presents a nightly weekday show on BBC Radio 2 as well as fronting the BBC’s Glastonbury programming, shared her recent holiday pics online after a trip to north Wales with her husband, Steve Morton. The pair had considered venturing on a European break however they ultimately decided to hike up Yr Wyddfa instead.
She described the experience as “one of the BEST things we’ve ever done together.” For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter.
The presenter shared an anecdote on social media about a previous holiday with her husband.
Jo explained: “The last time Disco Steve and I went away for a non work-related weekend was, I reckon, in 1997 when our firstborn India was about five years old.
“I cried all the way to the airport and the whole flight to NYC because we were leaving her behind & the thought of getting on a plane without her terrified me. We had an amazing time.”
Now, the pair have embarked on an adventure a little closer to home, in the way of a hiking trip to north Wales.
Jo shared on Instagram: “Fast forward twenty eight years and we decided we needed a break after a difficult week. We considered Rome, Marrakesh, Seville…but chose instead to climb Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) having never climbed or hiked very far before.
“It was one of the BEST things we’ve ever done together.”
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She continued: “We chose to go with a guide so we’d learn along the way and lovely Tom from @mountainxperience was excellent.
“We met so many great people in our group and as we went along, sharing stories and life experiences over the course of the seven hours.
“The array and diversity (and footwear) of the people doing the Snowdon challenge was extraordinarily inspiring – all ages and abilities, dogs and children, groups of friends and soloists (putting on their steel pants).
“The views when the clouds cleared were stunning but more than anything, the shared experience and the sense of achievement was everything. Such a happy & cathartic day”She added: “PS. Thanks Mum for insisting it was something we MUST do in our lifetime.”
The presenter shared a selection of photos of the pair on the North Walian mountain, alongside some celebration shots for completing the hike.
Jo also shared a video where she said the hike was “worth it for the view.”