Llyn Geirionydd just in view with Moel Siabod the dominant peak to the right. 
The Carneddau decked in snow, what a view, a good reason to walk in this wonderful country!
Our lunch spot - not a happy time for Richard as he realised that he had lost his expensive Panasonic camera!
Looking towards the coast down the Conwy Valley - superb views towards the end of the day.
Walk stats:Distance:7.8 miles; Climb:1645'.
Time:5 hours 2 minutes; On the move walking average:2.0 m.p.h.; Overall walk average:1.5 m.p.h.
Group:Martyn, Richard, Roger, Mike, Celia, Sylvia and Dave J and Georgie the Jack Russell.
The weather was forecast to be dry and cold, but we didn't anticipate the snow/hail that had fallen overnight. However the clear blue skies and the bright sunshine made the high peaks of the Carneddau look stunning, even Moel Siabod looked magnificent! It wasn't planned , but we ended up completing the walk in reverse, which turned out to be a blessing! the rising road was very icy and trying to descend would have been horrendous! The views from this road however were outstanding, nothing less than you would expect from God's own country!
Departing from the road on the "footpath" was just like setting off into unknown country, even though most of us had been there before!
After the ruined house we stopped for lunch, where Richard realised that he had lost his camera. So if anyone reading this blog that walks in the area around Cefn Cyrarwydd and Brwnog isaf and find a Panasonic camera, please let me know.
Dave J amused us as we waited Richard's return from his camera search, by first trying to keep Georgie warm by putting her in his rucksack! She didn't appreciate this, but was much happier when Dave put her inside his coat. I'm not surprised that she appreciated Dave as a hot water bottle!
Towards the end of the walk we had superb views down the Conwy Valley and beyond to the sea. we went past a lovely house that had this view 24/7 , but did they appreciate this magnificent view as much as us?
Towards the end of the walk we had superb views down the Conwy Valley and beyond to the sea. we went past a lovely house that had this view 24/7 , but did they appreciate this magnificent view as much as us?
Overall this was a lovely walk, marred only by Richard losing his camera.
Birds sen or heard today were few, but included:Blue tit, Great tit, Robin, Bullfinch,
Long-tailed tit, Robin, House sparrow, Blackbird, Black-billed magpie, Raven and Chaffinch.
Long-tailed tit, Robin, House sparrow, Blackbird, Black-billed magpie, Raven and Chaffinch.
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