Celia and Richard at the cairn on Pen-y-corddyn mawr hill fort.
Martyn at the cairn in the centre of Pen-y-corddyn mawr hill fort.Walk stats: Distance: 8.9 miles; Climb: 1365'; Time: 5 hours 13 minutes;
Average speed: 2.3 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Richard and Celia.
This was a walk that we have done several times, but this time we explored the previously inaccessible Pen-y-corddyn mawr hill fort. The day started in light drizzle that seemed to go on and off all morning, but the afternoon proved to be dry if somewhat humid. The views from the summit of Pen-y-corddyn mawr hill fort were worth the effort although it was difficult to see any evidence of the hill fort itself. The hill fort was the only area where we experienced the gusty winds that had been forecast for the day.
This was another day for summer flowers, mainly along the field margins and some along the shore above the tide line along Pensarn beach.
This was another day for summer flowers, mainly along the field margins and some along the shore above the tide line along Pensarn beach.
Birds seen or heard on the walk included: Ringed plover (bird of the day), Common gull, Herring gull, Black-headed gull, Oystercatcher, Curlew, Common tern fishing, Jackdaw, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Buzzard, Pheasant, House sparrow, Dipper, Meadow pipit, Pied wagtail, Cormorant, and Starling.
A good pint of J.W.Lees bitter was enjoyed at the Britannia at Pentre Halkyn. No evidence of the landlord, but we think the bar maid was the same.
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