The approach to Ysgafell Wen North Top.
Walk stats: Distance: 10.3 miles; Climb: 2672'; Time: 6 hours 42 minutes;
Walking average: 2.0 m.p.h.; Overall walk average: 1.5 m.p.h.;
Group: Martyn, Richard, Dave and Sylvia J.
This walk was more challenging than we expected. To start with the original car parking area was closed off due to road works so we had to start just over a mile further down the hill. Secondly much of the walk was on pathless terrain tramping through tussocky grass with hidden little streams. Nevertheless this was a good walk, and once the slight drizzle had finished around lunch time, the views of Snowdonia got better and better. A coolish wind accompanied us for most of the walk. Following the route description by the Nuttalls was also a little confusing at times. Despite this all planned tops were scaled. This rather remote and little visited area showed the character of wild Wales at its best. Lakes of various sizes littered this moorland area. Birds seen or heard included: Choughs (probably the bird of the day), Kestrel, Buzzard, Grey wagtail, Meadow pipit and Pied wagtail. The best sighting of the day was the little colony of Sundew spotted by Dave J as we descended the valley close to the Afon Ledr.
Arriving back at the car, we encountered a couple with a deaf Greyhound cross that had been a rescue dog. He seemed a nice enough dog, but he just seemed to ignore us!
A very pleasant pint or two of Bateman's XB bitter was enjoyd at the Fox in Ysceifiog.
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