What's the attraction? Free food of course! In this case ripe Goosegogs.
On the path to the across Halkyn Mountain.
Not the best view of Halkyn Mountain!
At the trig point on Halkyn Mountain.
Distance:9.1 miles; Climb:1551'.
Time: 4 hours 27 minutes; On the move walking average:2.5 m.p.h'; Overall walk average:2.0 m.p.h.
Group:Martyn, Richard, Annie H., Fran and Tito.
Weather forecast for the day not too good, with the best being showers maybe heavy at times. Thankfully it turned out better than that, and least one of us didn't even give in and don waterproofs. We had a good amount of sunshine at even the wind, strong at times, wasn't cold and was a bonus most of the time, although we did have to take shelter in some old mine workings for lunch!
Overall this was a lovely walk, combining the lovely Cwm Conwy with a delightful amble across Halkyn Mountain. I'm sure that this route will be repeated in the future, possibly with the ascent of Moel Ffagnallt as a variation.
Birds seen or heard today included:Carrion crow, Black-billed magpie, Jackdaw, House sparrow, Greenfinch, Barn swallow, Stonechat, Mistle thrush, Chaffinch, Meadow pipit, Skylark and Buzzard.
After walk drinks were enjoyed by some at the Britannia Inn at Pentre Halkyn, where the Lees bitter was good after the barrel had been changed!
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