I had problems using my camera today, which meant that a took videos when I meant to take photos.
Thankfully Fran took photos on her i-phone, and they have been included.
St. Mary's Church, Cilcain.
The White Horse Inn, Cilcain.
Leaving Cilcain on the Pantymwyn road.
The Damson tree bearing much fruit. (F)
On the bridge over the Nant Alyn.
The bed of the Nant Alyn. (F)
Nigel waiting in Coed Du.
The path through Coed Du covered in fallen leaves. (F)
In Coed Du.
Autumnal sounds.
Moel Famau from north of Cilcain (east of Siamber Wen)
Our final view of Moel Famau from the path near Gors Farm.
(F) - photos taken by Fran).
Distance: 8.8 miles.Climb: 1470’
Time: 5 hours 18 minutes.
On the move walking average: 2.4 m.p.h.
Overall walk average: 1.5 m.p.h.
Temperature: Around 17.6 – 20. 5 Celsius
Beaufort Wind Force: 0 – 3. We were sheltered from the wind, but occasionally it gusted to a pleasantly warm Gentle breeze.
Group: Martyn, Nigel, Fran and Mike.
After looking at the weather forecast, it was decided to delay the start of the walk to about 13-00, in the hope that the heavy rain predicted would have passed through. Thankfully it had, but we did experience a short fairly heavy shower. After that it sunshine for the rest of the walk.
Birds seen today were very few and far between, but those seen or heard today included: Woodpigeon, Common blackbird, Carrion crow, Common buzzard, Wood nuthatch, Eurasian jay, Blue tit, Long tailed tit and House sparrow.
No lunch break today, although we stop in the Pandy Quarry for drink and some fruit cake.
Overall, this proved to be a good day for walking, not too hot, no wind and no rain.
A very enjoyable walk, with the bonus that we used a couple paths that I hadn’t explored before.
We had a couple of unplanned extensions when we didn’t follow the description carefully enough!
Plenty of ripe fruit were seen on route, and I we were tempted to collect some to take home, particularly the Damsons. A bucket of apples with the notice “Help yourself) tempted us as well. Some Blackberrys looked good and ready to eat, and others were tiny a still red!
After the late start, gleaning and stops to check our route, we didn’t get back to the car until nearly 19-00.
It was decided that a visit to the White Horse in Cilcain would be the best option for liquid refreshments.
The beers on offer were all from the local Facers Brewery. The beers on offer include: White Horse Bitter, Splendid and Plum Porter.
All three were enjoyed one or other of the group.
Except for the horrendous climb out of the Alyn Valley (never to be repeated by me!), it was a very enjoyable walk.
Thanks to our driver, Nigel, we were able to indulge in more than one pint each. Nigel mentioned that it was 21-00 before he arrived home.
I think we will stick to 10-00 starts for walks in the future.
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