Our first views of Snowdonia.
At the burial cairn on Penycloddiau.
Another looking across the Vale of Clwyd to Snowdonia.
Lunch on the slopes of Moel y Parc.
Autumnal colours in the Southern valley below Penycloddiau.
Walk stats: Distance: 9.0 miles. Climb:1675'.
Time: 5 hours 5 minutes. On the move walking average: 2.2 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 1.8 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Roger, Tim, Paul, Tito, Dave J., Annie H., Sue and Michel.
A few regulars from the group were missing today, apparently with "better offers"(reasons)!
A few regulars from the group were missing today, apparently with "better offers"(reasons)!
What another glorious day for walking this turned out to be. The Sun was shining all day and the none of the forecast rain materialized. Pleasantly warm throughout the walk, T-shirts and shorts still he order of the day, well at least for one or two of us!
The distance views of Snowdonia from Moel Siabod, Snowdon and the Glyders (especially Tryfan) could all be identified on the horizon. further round the Little Orme could be seen as well as the nearby coast from Prestatyn to Rhyl and beyond.
This delightful walk will certainly be repeated in the not so distant future.
Birds seen or heard today included: Rave, Carrion crow, Common buzzard, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, Common pheasant, Greater spotted woodpecker, Meadow pipit, European robin, Black-billed magpie, Blackbird, Long-tailed tit, Chaffinch, Winter wren and Woodcock.
After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Britannia Inn at Halkyn where the Lees bitter today tasted superb, a fitting way to finish off the day after such a superb walk.
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