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Hello, we ventured to Snowdonia on saturday and spent the day in a rain and mist pocket while most people had good sunshine. We parked at Capel Curig and were to attack Moel Siabod at 872 metres from the east and take in the scramble. This meant passing the old quarry workings and buildings, a poignant reminder of past industry and people in this region. This was my second ascent, and we would return the way my husband and I ascended on the other occaision, to the north and the A4086. Not many good photos as the visibility was very poor
- Approach to quarry workings
- Quarry buildings
- Quarry buildings
- Reflections in the quarry pool
Despite the conditions the old midges were still after me and it was time to cover up my yellow jacket which they love and apply some more repellent.
- Those darn midges !
Visibility was so poor that we were struggling to find the trig point even when at the shelter which we knew from past visits wasn't that far away
It took map, compass and GPS
- Lads try compass and GPS
- Summit views
Just before we reached the road and the Plas-y-Brenin Outdoor Center we usually get a great view of Snowdon, this was ours, and it was clearing at that
- View to Snowdon
It is said that from the summit one can see, without movement of the head, 13 of the 14 highest peaks in Wales. We could just about see one, that was ours
, stay safe, Sue