Walking

[Hugo]

Last night I watched the whole series on I player as all three episodes are available now.   I won't spoil it for anyone by making any comments but I'll still watch it again when it next comes on BBC 2 TV

[SteveH]

We try out a park and ride bus to see if it helps avoid Eryri traffic mayhem
Is this an alternative to driving in tourist-clogged national park?

Concerns about over tourism, parking chaos, littering and general friction have blighted the start of the tourist season in parts of Eryri - and the situation will only get more fraught in the coming months.

Daytrippers are urged to use the park and ride buses rather than park illegally but just how viable are they? Aiming to find out if it was a potential answer to avoiding traffic mayhem, I drove to the park and ride car park in Nant Peris (LL55 4UF) near Llanberis.

It's certainly well-signposted with a large "P" and picture of a bus off the A4086. I was surprised at how big the car park was and the toilets are modern and clean. (Inside, there were pictures of a costumed warrior with the anti-litter message suggesting "Legends leave no trace").

I paid ?5 to park for up to eight hours, which gave me more than enough time, and joined the queue for the Number S5 service to Pen-y-Pass.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/try-out-park-ride-bus-28942294?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[Hugo]

That's how we always used to go up Snowdon.   We knew of a free parking space in Llanberis and caught the bus up to Pen Y Pass using our OAP bus pass.    No cost whatsoever to us and no inconvenience to any residents in the area

[Hugo]

Yesterday Tellytubby and I met up for a short walk on the Great Orme.   I had planned a walk but because of parking restrictions on the lower slopes of the Great Orme we had to revert to a Plan B so I drove up to and parked in St Beuno's Road and we started the walk from there.
We walked further up St Beuno's Road until we came to  the public footpathe that takes you on to the Maes Y Fachrell Nature Reserve.    The views from up there are breathtaking but the light was poor with dark clouds hanging overhead and it was cold too.  So we heades over the reserve and you could see the mine shafts everywhere and could imagine how industrialised that area of the Orme was in the early 19th century.   It also made us think of the effort the old miners had to do when they constructed the Penmorfa Adit on the West Shore that came as far as these Copper Mines in order to drain the water from them.
We carried on past Pyllau farm and crossed over the road and the tram lines to get to the area known as Bryniau Poethion by the pylons from the overhead cable cars.    It's littered with sunken mine shafts so no wonder it's sometimes called the Klondyke.   From there we headed for the Pink Farm and then to the Ski Slope where we had our refreshments.  By that time it was warm and sunny and we sat there watching the many visitors there enjoying themselves.
Moving on again we went up to Pen Dinas, the Iron Age hill fort and to the Rocking Stone.   It doesn't rock anymore but I'm old enough to remember the times when it did rock.    The wind was so powerful that our caps blew off but we retrieved them before they flew over the cliff edge.   It was too cold to hang about so we headed down Wyddfyd Road to the traffic lights and turned right up Ty Gwyn Road.    After a few stops we climbed up the steps to get to St Beono's Road and back to the car.   It was just a short walk but nice to get out again and Llandudno is blessed with good views in all directions.   We finished the day by driving around the Marine Drive and stopping at the cafe for a nice hot latte,  getting out of the car was an ordeal as there must have been gale force winds and we were glad to get into the shelter of the cafe.

[Hugo]

Great Orme walk 13th April 2024

[Hugo]

he huge number of people recorded using Yr Wyddfa's main paths
Walking is the most popular recreational activity in Eryri and there are lots of beautiful places to walk if you want to avoid the maddening crowds



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/huge-number-people-recorded-using-29086727

[Hugo]

On the topic of the OVMRT   I have heard no more about David Brookfield who went missing on the 9th January 2024 but realise that sadly it will only be a recovery operation.    I think that he was last seen near Carnedd Dafydd and that day was horrendous with gale force winds blowing in from the South.   There is a north facing cliff near there called Ysgolion Duon which we always gave it a wide berth especially in Winter time

Body of a man has been found on Eryri mountain
Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue team have recovered the man

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/body-man-been-found-eryri-29151133

[SteveH]

May is National Walking Month - routes to enjoy in Conwy

Conwy Council is highlighting National Walking Month and the variety of walks and trails that are available across the county.

Conwy?s beautiful and varied countryside, parks and the coast are great places to enjoy walking.

Take on the Bryn Euryn Nature Reserve Summit trail in Rhos on Sea which includes some steep climbs to panoramic views.

Or try the not so steep woodland trail for some excellent nature spotting. Around the Great Orme in Llandudno there are two Historical Trail routes which can be joined together for a longer walk, or enjoy a circuit around Marine Drive, suitable for mobility scooters and pushchairs.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24334443.may-national-walking-month---routes-enjoy-conwy/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[SteveH]

Mountain rescuers advice after seven call-outs in six days during 'busy' half term
Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team were called out to numerous people stuck, lost, or overdue

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/mountain-rescuers-advice-after-seven-29279364?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[Hugo]

Yesterday we had arranged to do a walk in Anglesey.     It would have started by a visit up the newly opened Marquis of Angley Column followed by a circular walk along the Menai Straits.   We had planned the walk as much as we could, the slot was arranged for the climb up to the top of the column.   We had already applied suncream and Old Uncle Albert even donned a pair of shorts for the occasion.      One thing we couldn't plan was the unpredictable British weather
When we arrived at the column not only was the visibility poor but it had started to rain and it was cold too so we abandoned any plans to go up the column and chose to do a walk in Menai Bridge instead.
Starting from the car park near the supermarket we walked down through the woods to have a look at St Tysilio's Church on the island and it was just like walking on a Winter's day,  cold, wet and a strong breeze blowing down the Straits.    We spent some time there before returning to the Belgium Promenade and heading towards the Menai Suspension Bridge.      Just before you get there, there is an unusually property on the banks of the Straits.   It has an interesting history and was featured on a documentary TV  programme some years ago.    The living atea is the wooden structure on the top of the house and inside it is really nice.
A group of Kayakers were testing their skills out at the base of the bridge and they needed those skills because the current is so powerful at that point.     It's a stunning location and we spent a bit of time admiring the scenery and buildings before we stopped just past the bowling green and we had our refreshments sitting on a bench overlooking the straits.
It's a good job we stopped when we did or otherwise we would all have been eating soggy sandwiches.    No sooner had we finished eating then the rain came and drenched us so we decided to go back to the car.   As we were so close to the bridge we decided to walk over it to the otherside but halfway along it we gave that idea up too.     The wind and driving rain meant  that there would be no pleasure in walking over the bridge so we'll save that for another and better day.
One nice thing we did see on the bridge were three old cars and we later saw them parked in the Pringles car park in Llanfair PG
It was a shame about the weather and the walk but the most important thing is that we were all friends together and there is always another day to do the walk we had planned to do.

[Hugo]

Menai Bridge walk

[Hugo]

I've attached two link to show the unusual cottage in the photos
Manadwyn: Holiday Cottage with a Hidden History

https://www.menaiholidays.co.uk/blog/manadwyn/


https://www.menaiholidays.co.uk/cottage/Anglesey-Menai-BridgePorthaethwy/Manadwyn-1008914.html

[SteveH]

Tragedy as man dies after falling on Eryri mountain
Emergency services were called after a walker spotted someone falling

A man has tragically died after falling from an Eryri (Snowdonia) mountain. Emergency services were called to the incident on Tryfan last Friday evening (June 7).

An Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation statement said: "The team were called out on Friday evening after a walker witnessed someone falling from the south ridge. Maritime and Coastguard Agency R936 was requested and Royal Air Force Mountain Rescue Service teams from RAF Valley and RAF Lossiemouth training close by also volunteered.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/tragedy-person-dies-after-falling-29352410