A watery expereience late in the day! 
Our first glorious view of the Clwydian Hills.
Following the old railway from Pont Eyarth.
Crossing the Afon Clwyd in the grounds of Nantclwyd Hall.Walk stats:13.1 miles; Climb:1161'.
Time:5 hours 48 minutes; On the move walking average:2.8 m.p.h.; Overall walk average:2.3 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Richard, Roger, Gordon, Dave J., Fran and Tito.
The first time that we completed this walk it was 14.2 miles, so this time our short cut at the start reduced the walk to a less demanding 13.1 miles!
Once again we were blessed with almost perfect walking weather, plenty of sunshine, no rain and at times a wonderfully cooling breeze. This was definitely the first shorts day of the year, but only Dave J participated. The rest of us had to do with just baring our arms!
Our route across Craig Adwy-wynt took advantage of a recently created new path winding its way just below the main crags and gave us a new perspective. Nevertheless we did emerge onto the limestone pavement area by a new stile and information board telling us that this area had been renamed the "Eyarth Rocks Nature Reserve" as part of a butterfly conservation project.
Lunch was taken alongside Sawmill Pool. The bonus of the day for everyone was a Chocolate and rhubarb muffin provided by Dave J., but made by Sylvia. Thanks Sylvia. Congratulations too to both Dave and Sylvia on the news that they are to become grandparents later in the year.
The only downside to this walk was the muddy farm track that led away from Plas-Uchaf, and later the somewhat flooded track.
In all this is very enjoyable walk, even if it is alittle on the long side!
Birds seen or heard today included. Robin, Blackbird, Housesparrow, Herring gull, Black-headed gull, Carrion crow, Raven, Buzzard, Woodpigeon, Pheasant, Nuthatch, Redwing, Blue tit, Great tit and Jackdaw.
After walk drinks were taken at the Glasfryn in Mold. Cwrw Eryri and Three Feathers were the brews on offer, both from the Great Orme Brewery.
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