Distant view of Moel Famau from the banks of the Afon Clwyd.
The Afon Clwyd.
Our first encounter with some of the locals.
St. Hychan's Church near Gellifor.
St. Hychan's Church entrance seen through the trees.
Pointing out the Welsh St. Hychan's Church Notice Board.
Heading to church.
Inside St. Hychan's Church
We were very tempted to call in for a pint, but resisted!
On the road to Llandyrnog.
Walk Stats:
Distance: 6.9 miles. Climb: 410’
Time: 4 hours 24 minutes.
On the move walking average: 1.6 m.p.h.
Overall walk average: 1.3 m.p.h.
Temperature: 23.1 Celsius. Max – 29.1 Celsius
Beaufort Wind Force: 2, just light air, but very pleasant to feel on the brief occasions we were experienced it.
Group: Martyn, Sue and Michel, Nigel and Ed.
The weather forecast today was good, warm and dry with plenty of sunshine, in fact it was too warm and humid, particularly after lunch, so much so that we cut the walk short.
A varied walk, marred by one path that was overgrown and made us divert through an adjacent field.
Many of the stiles had been replaced by kissing gates, always welcome by those of us that are challenged by climbing over stiles. After lunch we were challenged by a narrow path with barbed wire on one side and lots of nettles on the other. Needless to say, we all experienced the “joy” of being nettled.
On this occasion we were able to go inside St. Hychan’s Church before having an early lunch opposite the church. Thankfully we were able to sit in the shade as we had lunch.
No photo of my view at lunch time as the local refuse collectors were having their lunch break sitting on the grass opposite.
We had good views of the Clwydian Hill, especially Moel Arthur and Mol Famau.
As we cut the walk shoe didn’t make it as far as St. Cynhafal’s Church, although we did see it in the distance.
Arriving back at the car we were grateful to be able to take our boots off and head to the Dinorben Arms for liquid refreshments.
Birds seen or heard today: Carrion crow, Jackdaw, House sparrow, Dunnock,
European robin, Common blackbird, Chiffchaff, Winter wren, Woodpigeon, Common buzzard Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Grey wagtail and Grey heron.
After walk drinks today were enjoyed at the Dinorben Arms at Bodfari where Purple Moose’s Elderflower Ale went down well. We were able to sit outside in the shade of a parasol and enjoy the views across the valley towards the Clwydian Hills.
Distance: 6.9 miles. Climb: 410’
Time: 4 hours 24 minutes.
On the move walking average: 1.6 m.p.h.
Overall walk average: 1.3 m.p.h.
Temperature: 23.1 Celsius. Max – 29.1 Celsius
Beaufort Wind Force: 2, just light air, but very pleasant to feel on the brief occasions we were experienced it.
Group: Martyn, Sue and Michel, Nigel and Ed.
The weather forecast today was good, warm and dry with plenty of sunshine, in fact it was too warm and humid, particularly after lunch, so much so that we cut the walk short.
A varied walk, marred by one path that was overgrown and made us divert through an adjacent field.
Many of the stiles had been replaced by kissing gates, always welcome by those of us that are challenged by climbing over stiles. After lunch we were challenged by a narrow path with barbed wire on one side and lots of nettles on the other. Needless to say, we all experienced the “joy” of being nettled.
On this occasion we were able to go inside St. Hychan’s Church before having an early lunch opposite the church. Thankfully we were able to sit in the shade as we had lunch.
No photo of my view at lunch time as the local refuse collectors were having their lunch break sitting on the grass opposite.
We had good views of the Clwydian Hill, especially Moel Arthur and Mol Famau.
As we cut the walk shoe didn’t make it as far as St. Cynhafal’s Church, although we did see it in the distance.
Arriving back at the car we were grateful to be able to take our boots off and head to the Dinorben Arms for liquid refreshments.
Birds seen or heard today: Carrion crow, Jackdaw, House sparrow, Dunnock,
European robin, Common blackbird, Chiffchaff, Winter wren, Woodpigeon, Common buzzard Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Grey wagtail and Grey heron.
After walk drinks today were enjoyed at the Dinorben Arms at Bodfari where Purple Moose’s Elderflower Ale went down well. We were able to sit outside in the shade of a parasol and enjoy the views across the valley towards the Clwydian Hills.
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