Llyn Cyfynwy.
Did we really have to stop for lunch?Walk stats: Distance: 9.9 miles; Climb:2540'.
Time: 4 hours 41 minutes; Walking Average: 2.5 m.p.h.; Overall walk average: 2.1 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Richard, Celia, Sylvia and Dave J.
In contrast to the 12 degrees experienced only two days ago, temperatures today were 10 degrees cooler, and that was before the wind chill effect. We started and finished in rain, but were fortunate to have some good spells between about 1o a.m and mid-day. The strong winds did't materialise until we arrived at Llyn Cyynwy where we had a job to stand up and Celia's rucksac cover attempted to escape. Lunch was taken where a small woodland acted as a wind break. The only views today were across Llanarmon yn Ial towards Moel Fammau.
By the end of the walk we were pretty wet to say the least and very appreciative of a bus shelter where we could exchange our wet gear for dry.
Birds seen or heard today included: Blue tit, Great tit, Starling, Redwing, Fieldfare, Mallard, Coot, Widgeon, Blackbird, Carrion crow and Pied wagtail.
After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Crown Inn, Llandegla. The Lees bitter was good, but not as good as the pint sampled at the Britannia Inn earlier in the week. Therer was a new landlord at the Crown so hopefully opening hours will be a little more helpful for uss in future.
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