Moel Famau in the distance.
Pheasants enjoying growing up on the Gwysaney Estate - but it won't last!
Umbrealla up - but not for rain!
Disance: .9 miles. 810'.
Time: 4 hurs 45 minutes.On the move walking average: 2.2 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 1.9 m.p.h.
Temperature at lunch - 26.2 Celsius.
Temperature at the end of the walk: 29.2 Celsius.
Beaufort wind force: 0 - 2. Mainly calm, but pleasanty gusting to a light breeze always a blessing when it occurred.
We set off at about 10-00, when the temperature felt really pleasant, but that would change, particularly towards the end of the walk and the temperature was approaching 30 Celsius.
Just after leaving the road in Rhoesesmor we had a chat with a local car mechanic, and just afterwards we were given a guided tour of the footing of a new extension being built and their superb view of Moel Famau from wat will be their garden.
Much of the early part of the walk was quite varied and pleasantly cool through the wooded areas, but finding a sheltered spot in the shade for lunch was going to be a challenge.
Thankfully David S did us proud, and spotted an old piece of agricultural machhinery hat we could sit on, whilst already being in the shade of a nearby tree.
We set off after lunch, on the way to Northop, but we never made it! at he entrance to Soughton House, it was agreed that we should make a more direct route back to Rhosesmor. This was a good decision as the temperature was rising and getting to the Brit ealy became increasingly attractive.
Birds seen or heard today included: Common pheasant, Wood nuthach Common blackbird, Jacdaw, Carion crow, Raven, Common buzzard, Black billed magpie and Woodpigeon.
Arriving back a the car, after a good walk, what a relief it was to take off our boots and let our "steamng" feet enjoy being exposed to fresh air.
What was even better was quaffing my thirst at the Britannia Inn at Halkyn with an excellent pint (or two) of Lees Bitter.
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