Route finding when it was easy!
The Arrenigs 
Where do we go now?
On the way to our first route finding failure!
Richard enjoying a second childhood!
Richard alongside the plaque commemorate the first ever recorded sheep dog trial.Walk stats: Distance:13.3 miles; Climb:2749'.
Time:6 hours 48 minutes; Walking average:2.5 m.p.h.;Overall walk average:1.9 m.p.h.
Group:Martyn, Richard, Roger, Celia and Dave J.
Considering that at no point did we reach the summit of any hill, this really was an up and down walk. The weather was superb yet again, not always wall to wall blue skies and sunshine, but it was for considerable periods.
Following the route description wasn't always easy and we went off route a couple of times, one when the path seemed to disappear in a forest. Some of the paths were overgrown and one was almost hidden by head high bracken.
The views today were excellent, particularly towards the Arennigs.
Birds spotting today was also good with the Redstat being the star bird of the day.
Birds seen or heard today included: Redstart, Blackbird, Magpie, Pied wagtail, Jay, Raven, Carrion crow, Willow warbler, Chiffchaff, Wren, Greenfinch, Garden warbler, Blackcap, Stonechat, Meadow pipit, Song thrush, Skylark, Swallow, Swift, Grey heron, Chaffinch, Sisikin, Great tit and Buzzard.
After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Cholomendy Arms at Cadol. Boggart Light Mild was the beer of the day. This is the first time that I have ever enjoyed a a brew from Boggart, earlier experiences with Boggart brews hadn't been good!
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