Bryn Euryn from Rhos-on-Sea 19th February 2009

St Trillo's Chapel, Rhos-on-Sea.

An early morning visit to St Trillo's, the smallest church in Wales, but who's the preacher?

Snowdonia from Bryn Euryn.

On the summit of Bryn Euryn.Bryn Euryn from our early lunch spot.

On Bryn Cadno - not marked on the OS map, but part of a local nature reserve.

Walk stats: Distance:10.4 miles; Climb:1713'.
Time:5 hours 17 minutes; On the move walking average:2.4 m.p.h.; Overall walk average:2.0m.p.h.
Group:Martyn, Roger, Richard, Michel and Sue, Annie H., Fran and Tito, Tim, Dave and Sue.
This proved to be a more challenging walk than most of us expected. Weather conditions were generally good, quite warm early on with some blue skies, becoming overcast later with a little dampness in the air from time to time.
Our climb up Bryn Euryn ended in a little scramble up a steep grassy slope, having taken the wrong path through the woods on the north side of the hill. The views from the summit of Bryn Euryn in all directions were superb, an early reward for our efforts.
We started the walk a little later than usual and consequently there were calls for a lunch stop at only 3.5 miles into the walk, far too early for Martyn. It didn't match the criteria! At least half way, after 12-30, at the top of a hill and with a view. So much so that Martyn unjustly and unkindly made some cutting remarks that upset Fran for which he now humbly makes his apology.
The rest of the walk proceeded without any further incidents, although for some reason we all felt quite leg weary and decided to head for coast down the road, rather than take the route through Pwllycrochan Woods.
The lovely walk along the front from Colwyn Bay past the Victoria Pier to our cars at Rhos-on-Sea seemed much longer than the 1.5 miles.
Birds seen or heard today included: Robin, Oystercatcker, Herring gull, Black-headed gull, Great tit, Greenfinch, Magpie, carrion crow, Jackdaw, Raven, Blackbird, Woodpigeeon, Grey wagtail and Buzzard.
After walk drinks were enjoyed by all at the Britannia Inn at Pentre Halkyn. As usual the Lees bitter went down well, and some debate ensued concerning Lees being the best bitter in the world. The other contenders being Hartington bitter and Roosters. We all have our favourites, but at least everyone agreed we all look forward to a pint of Lees after a Thursday walk!