Setting off along the Ceiriog Valley Way towards Tregeiriog.
The Afon Ceiriog ahead on the way to Dyffryn Ceiriog.Llanarmon.
The Afon Ceiriog West of St Garmon's Church.
St Garmon's Church viewed from the East.
St Garmon's Church viewed from the South.
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Looking North west towards Nant y Glog.
"Believe me, there is a car behind you."
Looking South west from the track across Cefn-Hir-fynydd.
The track across Cefn-Hir-fynydd sems to go on for ever.
A tricky section, but someone was didn't want to be in the picture!
Still on the Upper Ceiriog Trail.
Rain spot over Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog.
Walk stats: Distance: 8.6 miles. climb: 1365'.
Time: 4 hours 34 minutes. On the move walking average: 2.3 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 1.9 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Nigel. Sue and Michel.
The forecast for day was pretty good, bright and breezy in the morning with the possibility of rain showers after 13-00. We can't complain, that is exactly what we got, but without a possibility of rain, it did rain!
The start of the walk was in bright sunshine, but alas the windy gusts sent me running back after my sunhat, no-one else seemed to be affected.
The views westward along the Ceiriog valley were superb, with Common buzzards heard several times, but somewhat reluctant to show themselves.
We entered the grounds of St Garmon's Church at its eastern side, but then went long the road on its southern side.
We resisted the temptation of calling in at The Hand at Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog and for the first time headed up the road signposted to Llanrhaedr.
This was a long gentle road climb, but the views opened up, particularly North east along the Nant y Glog valley.
. Throughout the climb on the road he views ahead of us were superb and we could only eagerly anticipate the views as we crossed Cefn-Hir-fynnydd.
This did not disappoint us, the traverse of Cefn-Hir-fynnydd gave us superb views in all directions until the the light rain followed from the North west.
It was getting quite breezy now and we were hoping to get some shelter, but little was found, but having already walked six miles we decided to make the most of where were were. Alas it wasn't long before the rain encouraged us to put on our waterproofs. Even well fortified fruit cake didn't make us linger and we set off once more after a shorter than usual lunch break.
the upper Ceiriog Trail seems to go on for ever, but it is a lovely traverse that I am sure we will do again in the future. Birds today seemed reluctand to show themselves, although a flock of over one hundred Goldfiches feeding on thistle seed was delightful. Just a little further on the highlight of the day was spotted by Sue, a Red kite, always a sighting to perk up the spirits.
on this occasion, we opted to take the stony track despite on occasions disliking it greatly, and headed North in the most direct route possible back to the car.
Overall a very enjoyable walk, despite finishing the walk, still in waterproofs, when we should have bit the bullet and taken them off an hour or so earlier.
Birds seen or heard today included: Common buzzard, Mallard, Goldfinch, Meadow pipit, Carrion crow and Jackdaw.
After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Pant yr Ochain at Gresford, where Purple Moose's Snowdonia Ale went down well as did the Brunning and Price Original. All was left was
to head home to watch the Ashes cricket or if so inclined watch what was happening in Parliament. Alas he cricket was cut short by rain!
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