At last we've found the easy way across the moors at the start of the walk.
It's not like this in the Galapagos!
At last we're on a path!
Rhaeadr y Bedd on the Ceunant with Aled Isaf Reservoir above.Walk stats: Distance:9.4 m.p.h.; Climb:1952'.
Time:4 hours 7 minutes; Walking average:2.7 m.p.h.;Overall walk average: 2.3 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Richard, Roger, Tim, Celia, Sylvia and Dave J.
Both cars arrived about 45 minutes late to the start point having been delayed by traffic accidents on both the A55 and the Mold to Denbigh Roads, but the walk was done a good pace and we finished around our normal finishing time of 3-00 p.m.
This wonderful romp across the wild Hiraethog Moors was done in almost perfect walking conditions, dry and sunny with a cooling breeze that time gusted strongly. Nevertheless no-one got wet feet, that is an achievement in itself when crossing this boggy terrain! The distant views were good, although we weren't sure which Snowdonia peaks we were looking at.
Even though Fran wasn't on the walk, she took the trouble to get sandwiches for everyone. Thanks Fran. We enjoyed them around 1-00 p.m., basking in the sun and in a spot sheltered fron the wind, it must have been the only time on the walk that the wind wasn't blasting us in some way! As a slight detour from the described walk, we used one of Clwydian Way paths that went high above the Ceunant, giving us views of the Rhaeadr y Bedd as the river tumbled on its way from Aled Isaf Reservoir.
Birds seen or heard today were few and far between, but included:Carrian crow, Raven, Kestrel, Meadow pipit and Fieldfare.
As usual we enjoyed after walk drinks at the Britaania Inn at Pentre Halkyn.
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