On the footpath on the western side of Alwen Resrvoir. 
Heading for the footbridge across the northern end of Alwen Reservoir.
One of the views from the hunting lodge on Denbigh Moors.
What is left of the old hunting lodge on Denbigh Moors.Walk stats: Distance:8.0 miles; Climb:664'.
Time:3 hours 12 minutes; Walking average:3.1 m.p.h.;Overall walk average:2.5 m.p.h.
Group:Martyn, Richard, Roger, Celia, Sylvia and Dave J.
This walk was a little shorter than usual, but in view of the showery and at time heavy rain this was probably a good thing. On the bonus side at least it wasn't raining while we had lunch taking advantage of a picnic bench overlooking the reservoir. This very easy walk now follows well maintained paths that would be good enough for wheelchair users let alone our creaking limbs.
Most of the birds seemed to be keeping their heads down and only a few were seen or heard.
They included:Redstart, Carrion crow, Kestrel, Pied wagtail and Meadow pipit.
As an added extra we also decided to visit the former hunting lodge high on the moors behind the Sporting Arms, something that I have wanted to do for some time. It was well worth the visit as it won't be long before this once impressive house will be a complete pile of rubble with little evidence of its former glory. Celia didn't seem too impressed, but at least she did get a mobile phone signal from this point.
Early drinks were enjoyed at the Britannia Inn at Pentre Halkyn.
Time:3 hours 12 minutes; Walking average:3.1 m.p.h.;Overall walk average:2.5 m.p.h.
Group:Martyn, Richard, Roger, Celia, Sylvia and Dave J.
This walk was a little shorter than usual, but in view of the showery and at time heavy rain this was probably a good thing. On the bonus side at least it wasn't raining while we had lunch taking advantage of a picnic bench overlooking the reservoir. This very easy walk now follows well maintained paths that would be good enough for wheelchair users let alone our creaking limbs.
Most of the birds seemed to be keeping their heads down and only a few were seen or heard.
They included:Redstart, Carrion crow, Kestrel, Pied wagtail and Meadow pipit.
As an added extra we also decided to visit the former hunting lodge high on the moors behind the Sporting Arms, something that I have wanted to do for some time. It was well worth the visit as it won't be long before this once impressive house will be a complete pile of rubble with little evidence of its former glory. Celia didn't seem too impressed, but at least she did get a mobile phone signal from this point.
Early drinks were enjoyed at the Britannia Inn at Pentre Halkyn.
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