Approaching Maen Achwyfaen - also our lunch spot.
Things are looking up on the drive to Downing!
Walk stats: Distance: 9.3 miles; Climb: 834'.
Time: 5 hours 0 minutes; Walking average: 2.5 m.p.h.; Overall walk average: 2.0 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Richard, Celia, Tito, Annie H and Dave J.
We decided to meet at the Britannia Inn at Pentre Halkyn, hoping for a drink there at the end of the walk, if we could make the walk last until 4-00 p.m. when it opened. At this point only two cars were needed to transport us to the start point at Whitford. We were in the lead car, but after only 10 minutes the car following seemed to have disappeared, apparently they had followed a different car and ended on a housing estate where the car turned on to the drive. Only those in the car will know if they turned in to the drive as well. However all was not lost and they soon recovered and arrived at the start point in Whitford.
This was a walk completed in perfect walking conditions, not too warm, sunny (in the main) and hardly any wind. My only regret was that I didn't put my shorts on. This very pleasant walk in Pennant country eventually passed the watch tower, and for once, the views across the estuary were quite stunning.
Birds seen or heard today included: Snipe(the bird of the day), Grey Heron, Blackbird, Magpie, Jay, Great spotted woodpecker, Herring gull, Black Headed gull, Goldfinch, Robin, Blue tit, Great tit, Buzzard, Song thrush and Jackdaw.
A very enjoyable pint or two or three was enjoyed at the Britannia Inn at Pentre Halkyn - open again all day on a Thursday (also Friday and Saturday)!
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