Betws-y-coed from Clogwyn Cyrau.
The group at Clogwyn Cyrau viewpoint.
One of the views of the Mountains of Snowdonia.
At the Llanrwst Engine House near Llyn Sarnau.Walk stats: Distance: 12.7 miles; Climb:2200'.
Time: 6 hours 23 minutes; Walking average:2.6 m.p.h.; Overall walk average:2.0 m.p.h.
Group:Martyn, Richard, Roger, Tito, Sylvia and Dave J.
Overall this was a walk that turned out to be quite varied and had a few surprises. Even the weather was kind and the forecast showers didn't materialize. At times the wind was a little cool, but always seemed to on our backs pushing us forward. Much of this walk was along forest tracks, but most of them were fairly open and gave us plenty of magnificent views of the mountains of Snowdonia. Nearby Moel Siabod and Tryfan were the most dominant.
The Gwydyr Lakes Trail took us to several lakes that we were all visiting for the first time, and the amount of old mine workings around made us realise that at its peak this area was a major centre of mining activity.
Lunch was taken by one of these lakes, Llyn Gangors, but the one that was most off the beaten track was Llyn Bodgynydd, a reservoir built for the nearby Pandora Lead Mine.
The final part of the route followed the Afon Llugwy back to Betws-y-coed.
Not a classical walk, but nevertheless very enjoyable.
Birds seen or heatrd today included:Robin, Wren, Blue tit, Great tit, Chiffchaff, Chaffinch, Willow warbler, Raven, Herring gull, Jackdaw, Nuthatch, Jay, Magpie, Wheatear, Dipper, Grey wagtail, Pied wagtail, Goosander, Buzzard, Blackbird, and Carrion crow. Our mystery birds I think were Redpoll, unless someone else knows better!
After walk drinks were quaffed at the Britannia Inn at Pentre Halkyn.
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