An Afternoon Stroll in the Sun.
A white Moel Famau.
Redwings in a field west of Higher Ferry.
Fieldfare in a field west of Higher Ferry.
The snow covered Clwydian Hills on the skyline.
The Sun reflecting in the river.
Distance: 7.1 miles.Climb: 100'.
Time: 2 hours 39 minutes. On the move walking average: 3.1 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 2.7 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn.
Time: 2 hours 39 minutes. On the move walking average: 3.1 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 2.7 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn.
I watched the Sri Lanka v England test match until it finished just after 11-30 with a win for England, before I decided to set off. By this time, it was bright and sunny and any ice on the pavements / paths had melted. At times the angle of the Sun made it difficult to see ahead of you. even when my glasses wth photochromic lenses. However the cool wind meant that I was never in any danger of overheating!
Moel Famau, Moel Lys-y-coed and Moel Arthur stood out in the bright sunshine and decked in a good covering of snow. Hope Mountain and Halkyn Mountain both had some snow, but it didn't seem to be a total whiteover.
The River Dee still had plenty of run off and only the three top steps at the old Saltney Ferry pick up point were above the water.
Birds seen or heard today included: Moorhen, Black billed magpie, Common blackbird, Black headed gull, Herring gull, Great cormorant (one with white breeding patch), Mallard, House sparrow, Blue tit, Great tit, Collared dove, Lapwing, Common kestrel, Woodpigeon, Redwing, Mistle thrush, Fieldfare, Jackdaw, Rook, Carrion crow, Pied wagtail, Grey heron and Common redshank.
An enjoyable walk without the need for a grumble about lycra loonies!
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