A view of Moel Farlwyd.
Do I really have to admit that I like these characters!
Getting ready to leave the lunch spot.Walk stats: Distance:7.8 miles; Climb: 2916'.
Time: 4 hours 18 minutes; Walking average: 2.6 m.p.h.; Overall wlk average: 1.8 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Richard, Celia, Roger, Dave J.
This was a walk that lived up to more than one could have ever expected. Once we were on the tops the panorama was magnificent. We weren't sure of the peaks that we were looking at, but the views could still be enjoyed. Exploring little known peaks does bring their rewards. Two new peaks for all of us were Foel-fras and of course Moel Penamnen. we had excellent views of Llynnau Barlwyd and Moel Farlwyd, both of which I hadn't heard of before. weather was good, but on the summits it was a little blustery to say the least. However it wqs dry throughout and for the last mile or so quite sunny.
Birds seen or heard today included: Robin, Willow warbler, Wheatear, Carrion crow, Chiffchaff, Swallow, Meadow pipit, Skylark Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Stonechat, Swallow, Wren and Muskovy duck.
Three of the group, Dave J., Richard and Roger completed the extension walk "Across the Lledre", adding 2.9 miles and 406' to their stats. They also walkes at a rapid 3.1 m.p.h., showing that some members of the group walk a lot slower than them!
It was also reported that they saw two Dippers and four Goosanders, unconfirmed reports of course!After walk drinks were at the Britannia Inn as usual, but I did describe April as being the Britannia Inn Season! J.W.Lees bitter went down well, but that is only what we have come to expect!
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