No photographs available - old technology being used means that photos can only be posted once the film has been developed. This will probably be about once a month until my digital camera has been repaired.
Walk stats: Distance: 9.4 miles; Climb: 1470'; Walking average: 2.4 m.p.h ;
Time: 5 hours 36 minutes.
Group: Martyn, Gordon, Dave and Sylvia J, Richard.
The group was a little smaller than usual for a Thursday since several of the regulars were away on holiday.
The weather forecast was for showers, heavy at times. This was just what we got, but in reality we had more sun than showers. There was only one heavy shower around lunch time, but at least it didn't feel cold.
The route alongside the quarry towards Maeshafn revealed unexpected aspects the quarry workings. A pleasant 20 minutes or so resting on the seat in the centre of Maeshafn was enxperienced whilst waiting for Richard to catch up with the rest of the group. Part of the walk was through the Nercwys Forest with its many new paths and tracks. It allowed us to explore the forest paths in directions that we didn't quite anticipate! Again this was a good day for flowers. It was good to see that there were lots of path signs and information boards around the forest. It has obviously become a place trying to attract people for all sorts of leisure activities. Several fields on route from Bryn Alyn to Nercwys Forest were good examples of old hay meadows. Nercwys Forest seemed to be alive with the sounds of bird song. The Song thrush call coming from all directions. Other birds encountered were: Stonechat, Blackbird, Mistle thrush, Jackdaw, Rook, Greenfinch, Willow warbler, Chaffinch and Great tit.
Overall this was an enjoyable walk, although next time I think we will explore areas around the summit of Bryn Alyn rather than Nercwys Forest.
The Miners Arms at Maeshafn now closes at 3-00 p.m., so we decided to try the Druid Inn at Llanferris. A pleasant pint of Hopback Crop Circle was enjoyed in surroundings that can be described as being full of character, tables, chairs and benches had used for a long time with tell-tale evidence of use and sin some cases misuse. Nevertheless the Druid Inn does give us another place of call when we are walking on the Ruthin side of Mold.
Harris Hikers Walking Group
About Me
- Harris Hikers
- When? Started: 1993 Who? Started with staff and friends from U H S, Chester. Organiser: Martyn Harris We walk every Wednesday and Saturdays, New Years day and May Day. How many walk? Walks take place as long as there are at least 2 wanting to walk on that day. More walk on a Wednesday than on a Saturday. Most ever: 29. Current group size walking: 2-7 in mid-week and 2-4 on Saturday. Where do we walk? Saturday: Anywhere in North and Mid-Wales, Peak District, Shropshire and the Long Mynd and as far North as the Trough of Bowland. Thursday: Anywhere within about 40 miles of Chester. Type of walk: Distance: 6 – 14 miles (but usually under 10 miles). Climb: up to 4000’ (but usually very much less!). People involved on walks in 2024:- Martyn Harris, Fran Murphy, Sue and Michel Pelissier, Mike Dodd, David Savage,, Ed Meads, Nigel and Elaine Taylor, Winston Feather.
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