A delightful path through Plas Power Wood.
Distant views of the Cheshire Plain.
Looking back to "tunnel" that we had just come through in the lower gardens of Bronwylfa.
Ty Mawr Resorvoir from its South west side.
Unusual out buildings at Tan-y-Rhiw.
TAN-Y-RHIW is the small building to the rear of the converted barn. This has been constructed to look like a 16th century house by using a framework of old beams and diamond patterned windows. It is, however, only used for penning sheep.
"Which way now?"
Walk stats: Distance : 6.6 miles. Climb: 657'.
Time: 3 hours 35 minutes (Lunch time extra). On the move walking average: 2.4 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 1.8 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, David S and Wendy.
We arrived at Nant Mill with the Sun shining brightly and plenty of places left for parking. However I failed miserably trying to get a Pay and Display ticket, Ticket Machine - Not in Use, but instructions on a board to pay using your mobile phone - unfortunately neither of my phones could get a signal!
We set off leaving a note on the car window saying why we hadn't displayed a parking ticket, hoping that would be enough to prevent us getting a parking ticket.
Not long after setting off on the Ty Mawr Reservoir Walk we followed a pleasant path through Plas Power Wood, with the Afon Clywedog (just a trickle) below us and dappled sunshine accompanying us.
Much of the walk was through farm fields but even those occupied by cows or sheep, the conditions underfoot were pretty good - in fact my boots didn't have to be cleaned after the walk - not even the soles!!
We didn't get very high anywhere on the walk (just under 900' at the highest point), but we had pretty good views across the Cheshire Plain and Helsby Hill and Beeston could easily be identified.
Our main problem today was the nettles and brambles around the stiles, although the latter did provide a few tasty Blackberries to keep us going until lunch time.
Although rain was in the forecast, we only experienced a couple of short showers and on both occasions we were able to shelter under the trees until he shower had passed. Although occasionally it felt a little humid, this was a good day for walking, pleasantly warm with gentle cooling wind accompanying us every now and then.
Birds seen or heard today included: House martin, Barn swallow, European robin, Common kestrel, Common buzzard, Carrion crow, Woodpigeon, Great cormorant, Canada goose and Common pheasant.
We arrived back at Nant Mill to see a few families enjoying having picnics with their children, so w decided to do the same and take advantage of one of the may available picnic table. We used one of the ones by the river, but just in the shade.
After lunch we headed home as DS's experiment with new insoles and socks hadn't worked as well as he had hoped and the desire to take off his boots was the better option!
Overall a good walk, but in future I will have to incorporate this walk with a walk starting from a different place - Nant Mill Parking is not a good Experience.
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