Ed has found the path at last!
The Druids Circle from the easteern aslopes of Moelfre.
The Bachelor Boy Memorial, west side of Moefre Grid ref: SH71557434.
The Bachelor Boy Memorial.
Wild ponies on the North Wales Path.
Panorama from the North Wales Path from Foel Lwyd, the Carneddau as far as Anglesey.
Walk stats: Distance: 7.3 miles. Climb: 1404'.
Time: 5 hours 28 minutes. On the move walking average: 1.8 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 1. 3 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn and Ed.
We knew that this was going to be a good day weather wise, but we didn't expect it to quit so warm, especially during the morning climb to the top of Foel Lwyd.
The walk started in the pleasant shade of the trees in Nant y Coed Nature Reserve.
Not much water in the Afon Llanfairfechan, but Ed slipped on one of the stepping stones and ending up filling one boot with water.
The next couple miles of climb was following stone marker stones, helpful as the path on the ground was feint at best.
On reaching pylons the slog of the day started as we climb steeply towards the wall leading to the top of Foel Lwyd. Climbing it this the hottest part of the day wasn't easy, but we did appreciate a little breeze as we neared the highest point.
We decided to have lunch at the col between Foel Lwyd and Tal y Fan. Thankfully it started to feel a little cooler at this point.
after lunch we headed North along a path that was reasonably clear at first, but it wasn't long before we were relying on our GPSs to keep us as near to where the path should be.
We managed to fond the small wood cross surrounded by stones, just a a walker past by and explained that it was the resting place of a dog that belonged to a local farmer.
After visiting the top of Moefre, our next objective was to find the Bachelor's Boy Memorial, which did ind, once more thanks to the walker we had seen earlier and inicated where it was in relation to Moelfre.
Along the North Wales Path, we met a couple sitting on a stone enjoying the view. It turned out that they had got engaged fifty years ago whilst visiting this area - good news story we didn't expect. After pointing out the Memorial, they set off to visit it and we headed back to the start.
Birds seen or heard today included: Carrion crow, jackdaw, Meadow pipit, Stonechat, Wheatear, Winter wren, Goldfinch and Common kestrel.
We arrived back at the car, having had a far more challenging walk than we had anticipated, with drinks just lasting until the end and happy to take our boots off and let our feet breathe again.
After walk drinks were enjoyed at home, after a cold water wash.
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