Celia and Sue at the biggest ladder stile ever encountered on our walks!
The view from the lunch spot.Walk stats: Distance: 12.3 miles; Climb: 1540';
Time: 5 Hours 51 minutes; Walking average: 2.6 m.p.h.; Overall walk average: 2.1 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Richard; Celia, Annie, Dave J, Michel and Sue P.
This relatively low level walk began in dry, sunny bur rather cool conditions. The weather became warmer as the day progressed and lunch was enjoyed in glorious sunshine, so much so that I decided to change in to shorts! This was quite a varied walk through limestone pastures, although at times notices that reminded us "the right of passage and repassage to a destination did not entitle you to picnic on or near the footpath!" did make us feel a little unwanted. As we arrived at Offa's Dyke Footpath ans Moel y Waun the views towards Arans and Snowdonia became quite extensive. Blackberries weren't as abundant today, although one or two of us did manage to sample a few before lunch. It should be the time for collecting mushrooms, but few seem to be about. However Michel did manage to find some good field mushrooms while we waiting for the others to come down from the weather station on Moel y Waun.
Quite a few butterflies were seen and one Cricket walked across our path on the way to Llyn Gweryd.
Birds seen or heard today included, Kestrel;, Buzzard, Robin, Blackbird; Chaffinch, Green woodpecker, Woodpidgeon, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Grey wagtail, Lesser spotted woodpecker, House sparrow, Blue tit and Fieldfare (the first winter returning birds of the year).
A pleasant pint or two from the Cottage Brewery from Somerset wa enjoyed at the New Inn at Pontybodkin.
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