On the path through the Chwarai Wood.
First views of the Berwyns with Nantyr Forest on the right.
Looking south east towards Y Foel and Bidduph Tower.
Panorama looking North from Vivod Mountain.
Moel Famau from Vivod Mountain.
The Berwyns above Nantyr Forest.
At the boundary post on Vivod Mountain.
Looking South from Vivod Mountain.
Part of the North Berwyn Way South from Vivod Mountain.
One of several different fungi seen on the North Berwyn Way.
Different fungi seen on the North Berwyn Way.
The quiet lane running along the south side of Nantyr Forest.
Yelow cones on trees on the southern side of Nantyr Forest.
The sunken hedge lined path leading to Glyn Ceiriog.
Walk stats: Distance: 9.1 miles. Climb: 1250'.
Time: 5 hours 48 minutes. On the move walking average: 1.6 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn and Mike.
This was a good day or walking weather wise, largely sunny with a cool breeze as we walked along the higher sections of the North Berwyn Way. The only rain experienced was about ten spots as we descended towards Nantyr Frest.
The views today were superb, including to the North - the Clwydian Hils across Llandegla moors as far as Moel Famau and Moel y Parc and to the South - the Berwyns, the nearest one being Moel Ferna,
The North Berwyn way South of Vivod Mountain was new to me, but was pleasant track through heather covered moorland before it wound through the edge of Nantyr Wood.
Lots of different fungi were seen along this path.
Lunch was taken on the side of the forest track that went along the south side the Ceiriog Forest, still with good views across the valley. Thankfully we weren't disturbed by the 4 by 4 vehicles that also use this track, only one farm vehicle and a few cyclists went past.
After a slightly longer than usual lunch and fortified with fruit cake, we set off with about four miles of the walk to go.
The road on the south side of Nantyr Forest was very pleasant, especially as we had it to our selves. The final off road section was down an old sunken track, which would have been much pleasanter in the past, but was now quite badly eroded and required attention as to where your next foot should be placed.
Birds seen or heard today included: Meadow pipit, Jackdaw, Carrion crow, Winter wren, Common buzzard, Barn swallow, Eurasian jay and Common blackbird.
Overall a good walk an enjoyable walk.
After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Pant-yr-Ochain, where Purple Moose's Snowdonia Ale and Hawkshead's Dry Stone Stout went down well.
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