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When? Started: 1993 Who? Started with staff and friends from U H S, Chester. Organiser: Martyn Harris We walk every Wednesday and Saturdays, New Years day and May Day. How many walk? Walks take place as long as there are at least 2 wanting to walk on that day. More walk on a Wednesday than on a Saturday. Most ever: 29. Current group size walking: 2-10 in mid-week and 2-4 on Saturday. Where do we walk? Saturday: Anywhere in North and Mid-Wales, Peak District, Shropshire and the Long Mynd and as far North as the Trough of Bowland. Thursday: Anywhere within about 40 miles of Chester. Type of walk: Distance: 6 – 14 miles (but usually under 10 miles). Climb: up to 4000’ (but usually very much less!). People involved on walks in 2020:- Martyn Harris, Fran Murphy, Sue and Michel Pelissier, Mike Dodd, David Savage, Wendy Peers, Celia de Mengle, Wendy and Ian Peers, Roger Smith, Paul Collinson, Ed Meads, Nigel and Elaine Taylor, Celia de Mengle, Sue Pearson.

Sunday 19 July 2009

Foel Goch, Garnedd Fawr and Moel Emoel 18th July 2009

Richard's Photo of the group on the summit of Foel Goch.
On the summit of Foel Goch.
The Arenigs from Foel Goch.
Moel Emoel from the slopes of Foel Goch.

On the summit of Moel Emoel.


Walk stats: Distance:12.0 miles; Climb:2487'.

Time:7 hours1 minute; On the move walking average:2.2 m.p.h.;Overall walk average:1.7 m.p.h.

Group:Martyn, Richard, Celia, Sylvia and Dave J.

This was a walk that was a challenge in many ways. Route finding in this area wasn't easy and without Richard's Satmap would have been even more so. Much of the walk was on very wet grass. reedy pathless terrain and most of us completed most of the walk with wet feet. At least our feet were the only part of us that got wet! Despite the wet feet, this was an enjoyable yomp and included a new Nuttall peak for all of us. Foel Goch gave superb views in all directions. View included the Arenigs, Snowdonia and three lakes Llyn Tegid, Celyn Reservoir and Llyn Brenig.

Birds seen or heard today included:Woodpigeon, Blue tit, Great tit, Carrion crow, Raven, Buzzard, Stonechat and Redstart.

After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Cholomendy Arms at Cadole. Blindman's Buff and Celtic Pride were the beer quaffed with relish.



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