Heading up the Heather clad approach to the summit of Moel Fferna. 
Lunch time in the summit shelter on Moel Fferna.
The Berwyns from the summit shelter on Moel Fferna.
The view across the Heather clad slopes of Moel Fferna towards the Llantysilio Montains.Walk stats: Distance:8.1 miles; Climb:2262'.
Time:4 hours 10 minutes; On the move walking average:2.4 m.p.h.; Overall walking average:1.9 m.p.h.
Group:Martyn, Roger, Gordon, Sylvia, Dave J. and Georgie.
Group:Martyn, Roger, Gordon, Sylvia, Dave J. and Georgie.
With a gloomy weather forecast we set off in damp humid conditions and it wasn't long before we had to don our waterproofs. Thankfully it wasn't cold and our final approach of Moel Fferna was completed in sunshine, accompanied by a stiff breeze. The outstanding memory of this walk will be the superb display of flowering Heather in all directions across the hillside. The views from the summit of Moel Fferna were excellent from the Berwyns to the South and the Eglwyseg Rocks and the Llantysilio Mountains to the North. Even the Clwydians could be seen in the distance.
As this was the first walk after Martyn's 60th birthday, the customary cake was provided. No complaints were heard despite the fact that the cake had only had one feed and was only made last month! with only five on the walk, there is sufficient cake left for Saturday too!
As this was the first walk after Martyn's 60th birthday, the customary cake was provided. No complaints were heard despite the fact that the cake had only had one feed and was only made last month! with only five on the walk, there is sufficient cake left for Saturday too!
Birds seen or heard today included:Carrion crow, Barn swallow, Wheatear, Meadow pipit, Woodpigeon, Buzzard, Magpie and Jay.
After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Grouse Inn at Carrog where the Lees Bitter was in particularly good nick.
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