Part of the diverted section of the Afon Alwen at Pen-y-bont, North east of Druid.
Looking towards Druid from South of Hengaer-uchaf.
Alongside the Roman road, near Penlan bach Farm.
Walk stats: Distance: 10.5 m.p.h. Climb: 982'.
Time: 6 Hours 25 minutes.
On the move walking average: 2.1 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 1.6 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Mike and Celia.
With the weather forecast good, we set off expecting the walk to be a bit of a doddle! How wrong we were when on two occasions we had to retrace our steps because our way was blocked, first from overgrown vegetation and the second time because a barbed wire fence blocked our way!
If you forget about those two events then this was a pleasant walk in little visited countryside, and with good views as we walked along the Ridgeway.
Lunch was taken a little North of Coed Gaerwen, where we had good views towards Corwen, and the remains of Martyn's first ever Nectar Cake went down without any adverse comments!
In theory we were trying to see various ancient pathways, and honestly we can say we didn't see them all, even with the description given!
Despite the reputation of attributed to local people in this area, everyone we met were very pleasant and friendly, a true refection of the Welsh character.
At one point we went through a field of over friendly bullocks, one of which did its best to lick us, on our backs or legs!
At one point we went through a field of over friendly bullocks, one of which did its best to lick us, on our backs or legs!
Birds seen or heard today were few, but include: House sparrow, Rook, Raven, Jackdaw, Carrion crow, Woodpigeon, Mistle thrush, Meadow pipit, European robin, Coal tit, Black-billed magpie, Eurasian jay, Common buzzard and Common pheasant.
After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Red Lion at Penyfford, where Jennings Snecklifter went down well, but Celia preferred her Peroni.
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