CONWAY 8th January 2023

 Happy New Year


The rain started as soon as we appoached Colwyn Bay and looked as though it was in for the day. But by 10.30 it was gone and all enjoyed sunshine and glorious coastal and mountain views – and even a glimpse of snow.

First off the coach were the Oldhams who headed for a day at the seaside – doing all the sights and sounds of Llandudno : the Great and the Little Ormes and all in between. 15m

Pat and Steph’s group and Mike’s group were next off the coach at a conveniently covered drive-in garage at Dwygyfylchi. A quick walk through the village and they were on to the ‘short steep ascent’ of Foel Lus – not too short but certainly steep. By different routes the parties crossed the valley by Ty’n y Frith and followed the path along the spectacular Conway Mountain ridge. 8m

Standing in for Paul, Mike and Bob led their group from Llanfairfechan, to pick up the North Wales Path at the highest point of Moelfre and to follow it to Waen Gyrach, down to the Sychnant road and then up on to the Conway Mountain ridge. 10m

Stuart’s group started in Aber at the furthest point to follow the Foel Llwyd – Tal y Fan ridge to the Sychnant and on to Conway Mountain. 12.5

Anne and Helen amended their route to walk along the NW Coast Path to Deganway and then returned to Conway through the Nature Reserve.

All parties were back in time to enjoy a well earned drink in either the George or the Blue Bell. After which Mark brought us home swiftly, safely and in comfort.

It was an excellent day’s walking.

Mike

Thank you to the photographers who capitalised on the light, colour and drama of the area. Thank you to Allan, Anne, Chris, Elaine, Geoff, Helen, Marcia, Mike B, Mike K, and Stuart.

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Next Walks:

Sunday 22nd January 2023 – Elterwater

5.00 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 to Ambleside, A593/B5343 to Elterwater. Park in Elterwater. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

Sunday 5th February 2023 - Staveley

5.00 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A591 to Staveley. Park in Staveley.  Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

Sunday 19th February 2023 – Wythburn to Grasmere

5.00 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 though Ambleside and over Dunmail Raise to Wythburn, where the coach will turn round and return on the A591 to Grasmere. Park in Grasmere.  Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

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