A view from the top of the Trevor Escarpment looking towards Dinas Bran.
Not really at the top of anything, but it's the nearest we are going to get to the top of anything on today's walk!
Views from the Eglwyseg Escarpments looking towards the Berwyns and Llantysilio Mountains.
Follow the leader, hoping it was the last climb of the day.
It wasn't!
"My Mum says "where's Roger?"".
Walk stats: Distance: 9.3 miles. Climb: 1445'.
Time: 4 hours 55 minutes. On the move walking average: 2.3 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 1.9 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Annie H., Sue and Michel, Gordon, Phil, Paul, Dave J., Fran, Wendy and Celia.
Sunshine and showers were on the forecast, but thankfully we only got the sunshine. I was the only one in shorts, polo shirt and sunhat on the whole walk, but I think I was the one that was wearing the right gear!
This is always a superb walk, but on days like this it takes a lot of beating! The views all day were superb, and Snowdonia still decked with snow clearly seen in the distance.
Landowners have blocked our usual route, but the directed footpath in fact enhance the walk!
Lunch was taken on the edge of Arthur Rocks, an often used lunch spot, and on this occasion one we took before anyone was really grumbling. One mention of "this is a good spot in the Sun" or "when is lunch?", doesn't count!
The final section of the walk, has in the past been a little iffy to say the least, but on this occasion we made all of the right descisions to avoid any trekking through unpleasant bracken!
Birds seen or heard today included: Chiffchaff, Willow warbler, Winter wren, Stonechat, Chaffinch, Wheatear, Curlew, Meadow pipit, Skylark, Common buzzard, Carrion crow, Raven, Peregrine falcon and Common blackbird.
This walk was enjoyed in just about perfect weather conditions for walking, I didn't really have to change my shirt for lunch, but I did because it's difficult to break the habit!
After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Pant-y-Ochain at Gresford, where the refreshing Cwrw Eryri went down well as we sat outside, still in glorious sunshine!
This is always a superb walk, but on days like this it takes a lot of beating! The views all day were superb, and Snowdonia still decked with snow clearly seen in the distance.
Landowners have blocked our usual route, but the directed footpath in fact enhance the walk!
Lunch was taken on the edge of Arthur Rocks, an often used lunch spot, and on this occasion one we took before anyone was really grumbling. One mention of "this is a good spot in the Sun" or "when is lunch?", doesn't count!
The final section of the walk, has in the past been a little iffy to say the least, but on this occasion we made all of the right descisions to avoid any trekking through unpleasant bracken!
Birds seen or heard today included: Chiffchaff, Willow warbler, Winter wren, Stonechat, Chaffinch, Wheatear, Curlew, Meadow pipit, Skylark, Common buzzard, Carrion crow, Raven, Peregrine falcon and Common blackbird.
This walk was enjoyed in just about perfect weather conditions for walking, I didn't really have to change my shirt for lunch, but I did because it's difficult to break the habit!
After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Pant-y-Ochain at Gresford, where the refreshing Cwrw Eryri went down well as we sat outside, still in glorious sunshine!
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