The view from Moel Fferna towards the Clwydians.
No room at the inn, so we headed down hill for lunch!Walk stats: Distance: 9.0 miles; Climb: 2146'.
Time: 4 hours 34 minute; Walking average: 2.5 m.p.h.; Overall walk average: 1.9 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Richard, Roger, Sylvia and Dave J.
The weather forecast wasn't too good and prospect of showers and temperatures in low single figures we in the offing. It turned out to be much better, with the only shower lasting about half an hour as approached the higher reaches of the Ro valley. Along the long stretch towards the summit of Moel Fferna the clouds lifted and we began to get glorious views in all directions, but especially towards the Clwydian Hills. The summit of Moel Fferna lived up to its reputation as a very cold and windy location and we decided to head down hill for lunch. We had lunch about 1000' below the summit, just squatting on the heather but bathed in sunshine. The final part of the route took us down the beautiful Nant y Pandy valley and blessed us with our first of the year views of a Dipper. We can definitely say "Dipper days are here again".
We finished the walk very early for a Saturday walk and had to console ourselves by heading for the Grouse Inn at Carrog earlier than expected! As usual the welcome and the beer were excellent. This gem of a place deserves to be supprted!
Birds seen or heard today included: Robin, Wren, Blackbird, Curlew, Grey wagtail, Pied wagtail, Pheasant, Greenfinch, Green woodpecker, Woodpidgeon, Chaffinch, Meadow pipit, Carrion crow, Jackdaw, Dipper, Great tit, Blue tit, Buzzard and Kestrel (the last two were seen from the car on the way home!).
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