Trefor Rocks from the start point on the Panorama Road.
On the path above Trefor Rocks.
Llangollen ahead.
Descending through the bracken.
First good views of Dinas Bran.
Hare bell of the day.
One of many thistles proudly displaying.
Everywhere we plan to go and more!
Thyme in abundance.
The view from our lunch spot.
Our lunch spot on the rocks North east of Craig Arthur.
An unusual natural tree sculpture - by sheep?
Looking back to part of the Eglwyseg Escarpments that we had just crossed.
Ling and Bell heather together.
Bridges of Llangollen.
Another view of Dinas Bran.
Nearly there, just the final trek up the road to go.
Final views of Dinas Bran.
Walk stats: Distance: 9.4 miles. 1650' (GPS slightly wind assisted reading).
Time:5 hours 34 minutes. On the move walking average: 2.2 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 1.7 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Roger, David S and Celia.
The forecast was pretty good, except for rain arriving around 14-00 on some forecasts and by 16-00 on others, In fact the Met Office won, as it started to rain just about 14-10. Not much and I didn't bother to put on waterproofs, although the rest of the group did.
On the higher ground we felt a breeze, just enough to stop us overheating.
On the higher ground we felt a breeze, just enough to stop us overheating.
We set off from the start, hoping to take the usual path that stays close to the edge above Trefor Rocks, but today a group of youngsters on outdoor activities beat us to it, so we had a slight detour along the path through bracken/heather.
Birds seen today were few and far between, but once we had reached open moorland, Stonechats started to announce there presence, and for he next 5-6 miles they were never far away.
Lunch was taken about twenty minutes after heading South from the furthest point of the walk. Again we took advantage of suitable limestone rocks on which to sit. We had magnificent views towards the Llantysilio Mountains and even beyond towards the Berwyns.
Conditions underfoot were pretty good, although some sections along the escarpment weren't pleasant, but manageable with care.
We arrived back at the car, having had a really good walk, the first for some time for Celia, but one that was 9.4 miles and over a 1000' feet of climb, should encourage her to join the group again soon.
Birds seen or heard today included: Meadow pipit, Woodpigeon, Carion crow, Raven, Stonechat Common blackbird, Wheatear, Red grouse and Common whitethroat.
after walk drinks were enjoyed at he Pant-yr-Ochain at Gresford, where Purple Moose's Snwdonia Ale went down well. I am sure Celia enjoyed her Peroni and Piper Crisps too!
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