On the edge of Llyn Elsi - the first time the batteries for the camera were warm enough to operate! 
Looking South across Llyn Elsi from the Memorial stone.
Looking towards Betws-y-coed from the Miners' Bridge 1 photo by Richard. 
Relaxing after lunch at the Miners' Bridge at Betws-y-coed - photo by Richard.Walk stats:Distance:6.1 miles; Climb:1265'.
Time: 3 hours 50 minutes. On the move walking average:2.4 m.p.h.; Overall walk average:1.6 m.p.h.
Group:Martyn, Richard, Mike, Sylvia and Dave J.
Didn't look carefully enough at the route descriptions and a walk of 6 miles and 4.5 miles only turned out to be 6.1 miles! At least we had the best of the weather and we were back home in daylight, well almost!
This was a cold crisp day with temperatures remaining below freezing throughout, and no sun this time to make us feel warm. Nevertheless this was a lovely walk, all the better for having done it with a little snow underfoot and an absence of people!
The first incidence that occurred was the repeated "fruity smell" that was evident periodically. Martyn was a little concerned that his flask containing fruit tea had started to leak. Investigating further showed that the flask was still intact, and the "fruity smell" was coming from Sylvia chewing gum!
We saw several Robins on route, but none on this occasion chose to follow us around the lake.
Lunch was taken just after crossing the Miners' Bridge otherwise we would have been in danger of completing the walk having carried out packed lunches for nothing!
Birds seen or heard today included: Robin, Wren, Blue tit, Coal tit, Great tit, Herring gull, Jackdaw, Carrion crow, Black-billed magpie, Buzzard, Siskin, Jay, Mallard, Goldeneye, Lesser black-backed gull, Chaffinch and Dipper.
After walk drinks were enjoyed in the warm environs of the Britannia Inn at Pentre Halkn. Once again Lees Bitter and Brewers Dark were the favoured drinks, although a pot of tea came into the picture too!
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