Mynydd Marian 17th August 2019

On the North Wales Coastal Path from Llanddulas o Old Colwyn.

Looking towards the Little Orme from the North Wales Coastal Path.

A Great black-backed gull on the shore west of Llanddulas.

Looking across the bay towards Rhos-on-Sea and the Little Orme.

Walking through the Fairy Glen at Old Colwyn.

Gulls and corvids.

More gulls and corvids in a recently cropped wheat field.

Off shore wind turbines seen from our lunch spot on the east side of Mynydd Marian.

Heading eastward on the North wales Path south east of Mynydd Marian.

Almost a complete Fairy Circle.

A butterfly feeding on thistle nectar, but is it a Painted lady?

Craig y Forwyn and Rhyd-y-foel.

Llanddulas ahead.

A section of the delightful wooded path on the east side of Craig y Forwyn.

Memorial to Lewis E. Valentine at Llanddulas.

What would he think of Plaid Cymru now?

Another memorial to Lewis E. Valentine at Llanddulas.

Walk stats: Distance: 8.1 miles. Climb: 1136'.

Time: 4 hours 33 minutes. On the move walking average: 2.2 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 1.8 m.p.h.

Group: Martyn, Roger and Celia.

This is always a good walk, but today it was one of he best as it was completed almost entirely in warm sunshine, accompanied by a refreshing breeze.

 the views from the North Wales Coastal path were excellent, especially looking westward towards Rhos-on-Sea and the Little Orme. 

 As we climbed the path on the east side of the golf course, Roger had a lucky escape as a stray golf ball came over the hedge, hit his walking stick, deflected off his chest and into the hedge never to be seen again.

 We decided to have lunch on Mynydd Marian, past the first two available seat, expecting to find a third seat on the east side of the old signal station. alas it was no longer there!

 Instead, we dropped down to track leading to Llysfaen, and took advantage of the large stones lining the track.

 On this occasion, we stayed on the North Wales Path rather than climb up and over Craig y Forwyn.

 Sections of our route today were lined with Nettles that seemed to spot bare legs and willingly left their mark.

 Bird seen or heard today included: Herring gull, Great black-backed gull, Black-headed gull, great cormorant, House sparrow, Carrion crow, Rook, Jackdaw, Goldfinch and Winter wren.

 WE arrived back at the car having has a very enjoyable, celebrated with a pint of Lees at the Britannia Inn at  Pentre Halkyn. Other drinks were enjoyed as well.