Denbigh Castle from the start point.
The approach to the entrance of Denbigh Castle.
The monument to Dr. Samuel JohnsonWalk stats: Distance: 9.6 miles; Climb: 1939'; Time: 5 hours 0 minutes;
Walking average: 2.6 m.p.h.; Overall walk average: 1.9 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Richard, Dave and Sylvia J.
This walk was undertaken mainly in drizzle that persisted until about 1-00 p.m. Nevertheless it didn't deter from making this an interesting walk with historical features along the route. Denbigh Castle was viewed from close up and allowed us to appreciate the Clwyd valley and Clwydian Hills from its magnificent vantage point. Also on route we followed good lengths of the meandering Afon Ystrad, and at one point went past a derelict cottage reputed to have been used by Dr. Samuel Johnson. A nearby monument by the river bank reminds of his connection with this part of the valley. Further on we past the farmstead, Gwaenyngog associated with the Myddleton and Burton families, linked with Beartrix Potter who spent her holidays there.
The second part of the walk originally planned walk around Foxhall was not undertaken, by the time that we had to make the decision, it was nearly 3 p.m., and doing an extra 4 miles on top of the 9.6 miles already completed did not seem very attractive. The call of a good pint of beer did!
Birds seen or heard on route included: Kestel, Buzzard, Grey Heron, Grey wagtail, Blackbird, Carrion Crow, Goldfinch, House sparrow, Greenfinch and Woodpigeon.
A good pint of Snowdonia Bitter and Woodland Bitter was enjoyed at the Glasfryn. Richard declined from joining us on this occasion, hopefully he will recover from his sickly feeling to join us next time, even if it happens to be the Glasfryn.
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