Mynydd Mawr from Moel Smythio
At the summit of Mynydd Mawr
We were lucky with the weather, weren't we?
At the sumit of Moel Tryfan
Walk stats:
Distance: 8.3 miles: Climb: 2497'; Time: 5 hours 10 minutes; Walking average: 2.1 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Mike, Celia and Richard.
This walk started from the Kate Roberts Viewpoint on the road from Waun Fawr to Rhosgadfan. The weather forecast was at best blustery showers with temperatures around 7 Celsius on the summit and the cloud base only rising above the the summit of Mynydd Mawr after lunch. We set off in bright sunshine and temperatures suggesting that shorts would be more appropriate. However later in the day we were grateful that we had heeded the original forecast, particularly near the summit of Mynydd Mawr. Rain in fact was only minimal and lasted for a very short time just as we started our descent. Our lunch time on the summit of Mynydd Mawr was blessed with no rain and clear of cloud. Most of the Nantlle Ridge could be seen, but Snowdon only appeared fleetingly. The return route headed towards the waterworks below the quarries and then contoured round the quarries to the main quarry track. After exploring some of the impressive quarry workings we visited the summit of Moel Tryfan, where a plaque informed us the Charles Darwin had visited the location to study the rock formations.
The star bird, only heard, was the first Cuckoo of the year. This was a week later than last year. Other birds seen or heard included: Buzzard, Stonechat, Meadow Pipit, Wheatear, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Raven, Robin, Skylark and Chaffinch. The only animal of note was a Common Lizard seen near to the forest wall on the approach to Mynydd Mawr. Plenty of moths were seen around the heather, but alas none of could identify them. Flowers were also well represented.
After walks drinks were enjoyed at the Britannia.
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