A view from the path that contours Fron Hen. 
A view from the slopes below Pentre Cerrig Fawr.
Richard leading the way - a step of faith?
On the summitn of Moel Findeg - photo by Richard. Walk stats:Distance:11.3 miles; Climb:1754'.
Time:5 hours 9 minutes (excluding lunch);On the move walking average:2.5 m.p.h.;Overall walk average:2.2 m.p.h.
Group:Martyn, Richard, Roger, Celia, Gordon, Dave J and Sylvia, Sue and Michel and joined in the afternoon by Fran, Sue and Dave P.
What a glorious day for walking this turned out to be, waterproof needlessly carried and suncream in need for most of the day. The first walk meandered for a mile or so through Big Covert, shielding us to a large extent from the glare of the morning sun. The views today were pretty good, although somewhat hazy in the distance.
The second walk started with the ascent of Moel Findeg with its superb views across the Cheshire Plain, a vantage point enjoyed by many more people, all a good few years younger than us!
Birds seen or heard today included:Carrion crow, Swallow, Kestrel, Buzzard, Chaffinch, Nuthatch, a pair of Dippers, Wheatear, Willow warbler, Wren, Robin and a pair of Spotted flycatchers (the bird of the day, just eclipsing the Dippers).
After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Miners Arms at Maeshafn. We arrived five minutes before it was due to close, but thankfully the landlord stayed open long enough to serve us our customary couple of pints, Theakstons Best and Reverend James being the brews on offer.
In all a very enjoyable way to spend the day.
In all a very enjoyable way to spend the day.
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