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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.

Sunday, 10 February 2008

Mynydd Garthmyn, Capel Garmon Burial Chamber and St., Michael's Church 9th February 2008

The footbridge over Afon Conwy.
The group on Mynydd Garthmyn. One of the many excellent views seen on route. See from the lunchspot.



Capel Garmon burial chamber.

Walk stats: 9.2. miles; Climb:1120'.
Walking average 2.4 m.p.h.
Group: Richard, Celia, Roger, Sue and Michel, Sylvia and Dave J.
Birds seen or heard today include:Jackdaw, Jay, Magpie, Raven, Chaffinch, Bullfinch, Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Great Tit, Blue Tit, House Sparrow, Hedge Sparrow, Nuthatch, Woodpigeon, Collared Dove, Mallard, Moorhen and Grey heron.

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