Moel Fammau under cloud.
Inspectiion of one of the mine shafts done.
Mine capped area on Halkyn MountainWalk stats: distance: 7.1 miles; Climb:1353'.
Time: 3 hours 10 minutes; Walking average: 2.7 m.p.h.; Overall walk average: 2.2 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Richard, Annie H., Paul and Michael.
The walk started at the Britannia Inn, Pentre Halkyn on a day when at best were expecting it to be wet and windy. Fortunately there was only a few spits and spots of rain and although it was quite windy at times, the wind was quite warm. The temperature must have been close to double figures throughout the walk. Distant views weren't spectacular, but hey were there. Moel Fammau was often below black clouds, but Parkgate and the Wirral seemed to be getting some sun. This walk weaves through the ravaged landscape of limestone and lead mining past and present. In fact lunch was taken in one of the excavations created by lead miners, the only way that we could get out of the gusty wind. Michael added to the Christmas festivities by providing us all with mince pies, for at least one their first of the year. The mine capped area close to Rhes y Cae is a fascinating place, worthy of more time spent exploring. The walk was extended slightly to include Midlist Farm where Water Buffalo roam and Sheep happily graze. As usual we were welcomed by two Jack russels and two Collies as we went through the farmyard.
Birds seen or heard today included: Nuthatch, Blackbird, Blue tit, Great tit, Chaffinch, Mallard, Black-headed gull, Carrion crow, House sparrow and Greenfinch.
After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Britannia Inn, where the J.W. Lees bitter was excellent as it always is!
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