The start of the walk in Rowen.
Moel y Gaer.
Tal-y-Fan.
Walk stats: Distance: 6.4 miles, (7.6 miles) and [11.6 miles] .Climb: 1000', (1800')
Time: 4 hours 16 minutes. On the move walking average: 2.0 m.p.h. Overall average: 1.5 m.p.h. (1.9), [2.3].
Group: Martyn, Roger, Dave J and Mike.
This wasn't the best of days for waking, strong at time gale force winds and far too much rain, so much that two of us decided to miss out the Caerhun part of the walk and head back to the shelter of the car at Rowen. However Martyn and Roger did see the bird of the day whilst they sheltered in the car, two Red kites came over the woods very close to the car, giving us superb views even without binoculars.
This isn't a walk that I will wish to remember too often, poor weather, lost the path, ripped my trousers, didn't see any Hawfinches (except on notice boards) and didn't complete the walk as planned.
Lunch was taken in the entrance of Llanbedr-y-cennin church, where we managed to sit down as we sheltered from the rain. The church itself was open, but we were too lazy to go and collect the key.
Birds seen or heard today included: Red kite, Blue tit, Great tit, Herring gull, Common crow, Jackdaw, Chaffinch, Mistle thrush, Common blackbird, Bullfinch, European robin and Woodpigeon.
After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Britannia Inn, the Lees Biter was good, but unfortunately we were at the cold end of the room without the fire, so we didn't stay for long!
The return journey between Colwyn Bay and Llanduklas was delayed as a pot-hle had appeared in the middle of the carriageway and two Police vehicles blocked the way until it had been repaired. Thankfully we only had to wait about half an hour before we were allowed to continue.
The day didn't end well either, Everton drew, Liverpool were beaten by Bolton and Chester were beaten by Hednesford. At least we know one Bolton family that will be happy withe the Liverpool result!
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