The first weir seen on the Afon Clywedog today.
(Next to our parking spot on Plas Buckley Road, Bersham)
Part of Bersham Iron Works.
Another weir (2) on the Afon Clywedog.
Seen from the road.
More Snowdrops on Plas Buckley Road.
The Afon Clywedog from the footbridge at Nant Mill.
An information board for both Welsh and English speakers.
The delightful path through Big Wood.
The weir (2) seen from the Big Wood side.
The weir (2) seen from the Big Wood side.
Climb: 801’
.Time: 4 hour 2 minutes. On the move walking average: 2.3 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 1.5 m.p.h.
Temperature: 9.6 – 13.7 Celsius.
Beaufort Wind Force: 0-1. Occasionally just enough to make Light air.
Group: Martyn and Mike.
The weather forecast for today was awful, but we decided to risk getting wet. Thankfully the forecast was wrong, although there was a little dampness in the air for the first half an hour.
The most noticeable thing today was the volume of crystal-clear water flowing down the Afon Clywedog, making thunderous noise when going over any weirs.
Even the stepping stones in Plas Power Wood were covered by the fast-flowing Afon Clywedog.
Quite a lot of weeding had been done in the Gnome sanctuary, although I think most of them must still be on holiday!
Route finding after leaving the Gnomes proved too difficult for us, and we made the same mistake as we made last time out, and we ended up at the Minera Lead Mine Centre early, but not too early for lunch.
Next time we do this walk, we complete the Minera section in a clockwise direction, making the walk a figure of eight walk around The Nant.
It was good to see some Snowdrops showing well, particularly on the bank next to the Kings Mill in the grounds of Bersham Iron Works.
At the Mineral Lead Mine Centre, one deep yellow Crocus was showing near the picnic bench area where we had lunch.
Birds seen or heard today included: European robin, Common blackbird, Common pheasant, Woodpigeon, Wood nuthatch, Black billed magpie, Common buzzard, Eurasian jay, Blue tit and Song thrush.
Overall, an enjoyable walk, finishing in warm sunshine. Once again, I was home in time to clean my boots before it started to rain.
After walk drinks, were enjoyed at the Pant yr Ochain, Gresford where the Plum Porter went down well.
Temperature: 9.6 – 13.7 Celsius.
Beaufort Wind Force: 0-1. Occasionally just enough to make Light air.
Group: Martyn and Mike.
The weather forecast for today was awful, but we decided to risk getting wet. Thankfully the forecast was wrong, although there was a little dampness in the air for the first half an hour.
The most noticeable thing today was the volume of crystal-clear water flowing down the Afon Clywedog, making thunderous noise when going over any weirs.
Even the stepping stones in Plas Power Wood were covered by the fast-flowing Afon Clywedog.
Quite a lot of weeding had been done in the Gnome sanctuary, although I think most of them must still be on holiday!
Route finding after leaving the Gnomes proved too difficult for us, and we made the same mistake as we made last time out, and we ended up at the Minera Lead Mine Centre early, but not too early for lunch.
Next time we do this walk, we complete the Minera section in a clockwise direction, making the walk a figure of eight walk around The Nant.
It was good to see some Snowdrops showing well, particularly on the bank next to the Kings Mill in the grounds of Bersham Iron Works.
At the Mineral Lead Mine Centre, one deep yellow Crocus was showing near the picnic bench area where we had lunch.
Birds seen or heard today included: European robin, Common blackbird, Common pheasant, Woodpigeon, Wood nuthatch, Black billed magpie, Common buzzard, Eurasian jay, Blue tit and Song thrush.
Overall, an enjoyable walk, finishing in warm sunshine. Once again, I was home in time to clean my boots before it started to rain.
After walk drinks, were enjoyed at the Pant yr Ochain, Gresford where the Plum Porter went down well.
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