Hugo, we were walking across from Rowen to Llanfairfechan recently and while walking down from the rocky outcrop (Garreg Fawr?) above Llanfairfechan towards Terrace Walk we came across a dead mole in the middle of the path by a stone wall. There were no discernible injuries to it and then we noticed a stoat running back and forth across the path a few metres ahead as if to entice us away from his lunch! So there must be a few in that area.
I enjoy reading the reports of your walks as I used to do a lot "on the hill" when I was younger and before age (and arthritis!) came calling and I can identify with your routes and photos. We passed the tree growing out of the rock recently on our way up to Bwlch Tryfan but it was too windy to summit (gone are the days of the East Ridge and Bristly Ridge!) so we went down and round Cwm Idwal instead. However I want to do Carnedd Llewellyn again this year before the days get too short.
As Jack was up there in that area last weekend perhaps he could tell me whether the path which goes directly from the Eigiau park up on to the hill above Llyn Eigiau has been closed by the local farmer (as I have heard) as it was a great way to gain height quickly instead of having to go all the way around the hill on the Dwr Cymru track up to Melynllyn. Thanks.