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Hello everyone, hope you are enjoying the fabulous weather
Yesterday was the last walk before our 24 miler so Alan decided to give us an easy day in the sun
yes we were on our way at 6.00 am to Snowdonia. This was to be my fourth trip up the hill but from a third different direction, the Watkin Path. We parked up before Beddgelert on the A498 at GR SH 627 506.
This way was not too busy and we were soon at Gladstone Rock, where the Prime Minister gave a speech to 2000 Liberals when he was 82
- Vew up from Gladstone Rock
Further on we started to get views of Snowdon summit.
- Some way to go
Nearing the summit we had some superb views towards Llyn Llydaw.
- Llyn Llydaw
As we looked across we could see the human chain crossing Crib Goch, it was still early so heaven knows what it would be like in the afternoon.
- Crib Goch
A look to our left showed us the ridge that would be our descent, Bwlch Main and on to Clogwyn Du.
- Descent route
A look back and our ascent route was plain to see.
- Ascent route
An already crowded summit but we were there well before midday. The gang are Jane, Bridie, Alan, Lisa, Steve and seated are Seth and yours truly.
- Summit, Snowdon, 1085m
I have been very fortunate in that each of the four times I have climbed Snowdon the views have been superb, so many get there to see next to nothing.
- Hi
A look towards the Pyg Track shows how busy it is and how busy the summit will be when the trains get going
- Busy Pyg Track
The next pictures speak for themslves
- Great views
- Moel Elio
- Llechog
Well into our descent a look at the waterfall as the Afon Cwm Llan river drops down to Afon Glaslyn.
- Waterfall
As we got nearer the cars the cool water got too inviting and some of us thought a swim would help us cool off, of course one thing led to another
- Playtime
We returned home by way of Betwys-y-coed and that passed where our Seth lived and went to school, so it was a quick stop for one car and a chance to meet Seth's lovely mum. Sadly we did her stock of cakes some damage but she was glad to see us.
He showed us the quaint local church and one of the worlds oldest living things, a 4000 years old Yew tree, this was great for Lisa, our resident treehugger
- Lisa and Yew
Back to the walk, it was an eight miler and a great day out. We are all looking forward to next week and the Three Peaks, hope the weather is good but not quite as hot as today, anyone with any help please feel free to write, thanks Sue