Setting off on the North Wales Coastal Path from Llanddulas to Old Colwyn.
The Little Orme and Great Orme from the Llanddulas to Old Colwyn Coastal Path.
A few Great cormorants on the Raynes Quarry, Llanddulas landing stage.
Flood defence work still ongoing at Old Colwyn.
Yes - two of the group did!
And another one!
Those that preferred to be out in the open.
or
something is going on in a fairy ring!
Walk stats:Distance: 8.6 miles. Climb: 1000'.
Time: 4 hours 26 minutes. On the move walking average; 2.2 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 1.9 m.p.h.
Temperature: 11 Celsius as we arrived. Max temp - 21.2 Celsius mid adfternoon in the Sun.
Beaufort Wind Force - 0 -1. Mainly no wnd at ll (calm) occasion reaachig a 2.1 m.p.h light ait breeze.
Group: Martyn, Sue and Michel, David S, Fran, Nigel and Ed.
As we set offv it felt a little on the chilly side, so we all had fleeces on, but on reaching Old Colwyn it felt warm enough to shd ur outer layers.
We had sunny spells, but as we approached the top of Mynydd Marian we could see the Little Orme was getting rain and it was on the way, so Ed persuaded us to head the Llysfain and have lunch in the bus shelter. This we did, arriving at the bus shelter in glorious sunshine and the Sun shone throughout our lunch break. Ed felt justified when we had two spots od rain just as we were getting ready to set off after lunch.
After lunch we were on the North Wales Path pas the caravan park, when we were delayed somwhat as some memberes of the group, linked with European connections more knowledgeable about mushrooms found a Fairy Ring too much if a temptation!
Arriving at the foot of Craig y Forwyn, three of the group decided to take the broute over the top to experience delights of viewing the Llanddulas Landfill ste while he rest of the group continued on the "delightful" North Wales Path below the eastern crags of Craig y Forwyn.
Both groups joined up again for the final part of the walk past The Valentine Inn and St. Cynbryd's Church back to the cars.
On this occasionthe church was open, so it was good to see its mpressivec arved baptismal fontand the lovely stain glass windows.
Birds seen or heard today included: Great cormorant6, Herring gull, European robin, Common blackbird, Woodpigeon and Collared dove.
As always this as a walk enjoyed by all and celebrated by most of as the Blue Bell i Halkyn where the Lees bitter was excellent. A brew from th Tatton Brewery was also on offer, and that went down well too, as did on of the alcohol free brews offered.
A good day was had by all, despite the overasll ten minutes of rain that we had!
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