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Thursday 24th May 2012. Spring Lunch. 48 members enjoyed
the Spring Luncheon held this year at Welsh Language Centre in the spectacular
Nant Gwrtheyrn
setting.
After an excellent meal they heard a power point presentation by Dion
Llwyd the Chairman of Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team. The £200
proceeds of a raffle, organised by Tecwyn Williams, were handed to the
speaker for the benefit of the Rescue team. Ian Spencer.
Thursday 17th May 2012.Abersoch to Foel Gron & back. Miriam
Heald led a party of 24 ramblers from Abersoch a a splendid walk in
the direction of Mynytho. They had spectacular views
all the way down the Cambrian Coast to Cader Idris from the top of
Foel Gron which they ascended before returning to Abersoch. The weather
although
dull was warm and very pleasant for walking. Ian Spencer.
Sunday
13th May 2012. Creigiau Gleision. Hugh Evans led 14 members
on a walk from
Capel Curig, at a brisk pace, up the ridge to Creigiau Gleision. From
there
they descended
to the Llyn Cowlyd reservoir. The walk proceeded alongside the reservoir
before returning to Capel Curig on what was a lovely sunny but very windy
day. Ian Spencer.
Thursday 3rd May 2012. Llŷn Coastal Path. Two
walks, led by John Enser from Rhiw with 22 ramblers and simultaneously,
led by Judith
Thomas, with another 20 ramblers from Mynydd Mawr converged on Aberdaron
where they enjoyed scones with cream and jam. The walks were organised
to celebrate the imminent opening of the All Wales Coastal Path. Ian Spencer.
Sunday 29th April 2012. Carneddau, Bera Bach & Bera Mawr.
Walk had to
be cancelled in view of the dangerous weather warnings. Ian Spencer.
13th
- 20th April 2012. North York Moors. The club recently returned
from a weeks holiday spent at H F Holiday's Larpool Hall in Whitby. Three
walks were organised on each of five days. The walks varied from 13 miles
to
6 miles both along the coast and over The North Yorkshire Moors. Despite
some poor weather the holiday was very sucessfull and enjoyed by the
party of 41 members. A varied programme of evening entertainment was
organised
by Mary Williams. On the free day many members spent the day in the interesting
and historic Whitby Town. Ian Spencer.
Thursday 5th April 2012. Woods Below Rhinog Fawr. Colin
White very ably led 23 members on the walk through The woods below Rhinog
Fawr. The ramblers were particularly
grateful to Colin
as he had stood in at the last minute following a family bereavement. This proved
to be a most enjoyable walk. Ian Spencer.
Sunday 1st April 2012.l Roman Bridge. Ian Spencer led
20 ramblers on a walk from The Roman Bridge Station. On a fine day they
walked up to
the
shores of Llyn Diwaunydd
which made a perfect lunch spot. They then walked up the valley to
Bwlch y Rhediad where there was a quite magnificent view of the Nant
Gwynant
Valley and the awe inspiring Snowdon Horseshoe looking all the better
for being snow covered. Ian Spencer.
Thursday 22nd March 2012. Mawddach Trail. Karla Lightfoot led a very
large party of 43 ramblers along the Mawddach Trail. The day was made
all the
more enjoyable
as most of the walkers travelled to and from Barmouth by train. They
then caught the bus to Penmaenpool to the start of walk. An easy but
very enjoyable day. Ian Spencer.
Sunday 18th March 2012. Mynydd Maentwrog, Gold Mine. Tecwyn Williams
led a party of 15 members on a ramble from Tomen y Mur over the Mynydd
Maentwrog hills. This is an area not often walked and almost entirely
without tracks. Nevertheless it provided an excellent walk, which included
a visit
to the site of the now abandoned Prince Edward Gold Mine. The party
returned
to the start having ascended Mynydd Maentwrog and Graig Wen on a lovely
Spring day. Ian Spencer.
Llyn Trawsfynydd Reservoir. On the same day Nick and
Ann White led 11 walkers on a less strenuous walk from the same starting
point but
towards
the Llyn Trawsfynydd
Reservoir where they found a most pleasant spot for a picnic luncheon.
This walk
was very much enjoyed by all who took part. Ian Spencer.
Thursday 8th March 2012. Club AGM held at Capel
y Traeth in Cricieth. There were 43 members present; an excellent
turnout. Thanks
were given to the retiring Chairman Meirion Owen and tributes paid to
the retiring Treasurer Arwel Davies after 18 years service. He was presented
with tokens and Glenys his wife, who had provided delightful refreshments
for Committee meetings held at their house, was given a bouquet of flowers.
Noel Davey was elected chairman and Dafydd Williams elected as the new
Treasurer. Nick White and Miriam Heald were elected to serve on the committee.
Following the AGM the Coastal Footpath Officer gave a talk about
the progress of the coastal path and the opening of the all Wales Path
in
May this
year. He also answered questions on the progress of negotiations on
problem stretches.
After lunch Ian Spencer led 30 members on a walk to
and down the Afon Dwyfor to Llanystumdwy, returning to Criccieth via
the coastal
Path. Ian Spencer. Sunday 4th March 2012. Beddgelert,Sygun,Cwm Bychan. Judith
Thomas very ably led 18 members from Beddgelert towards Sygun Copper
Mines. They
then climbed up to meet the
top of Cwm Bychan before continuing to the summit of Moel Dyniewyd. From
here the ramblers made their way towards Bryn Castell with magnificent
views of the Snowdon Horseshoe and particularly of The Nantle Ridge all
capped in snow. They continued until they met "The Ten Mile Road"and
then returned to Beddgelert alongside Llyn Dinas. Ian Spencer.
Thursday 23rd February 2012. Footpaths of Sarn Meyllteyrn.
Miriam and Tony Heald led a party of 33 members from Sarn Meyllteyrn.
Unfortunately
it was, at times, very misty,
spoiling
the views of the pastures and woodlands of the mid Llyn Peninsular. They
had lunch in the delightful St. Mary's Church at Penllech now looked
after by the Friends of the Friendless Churches. Ian Spencer.
Sunday 19th February 2012. Moel Eilio. Noel
Davey led a party of 13 ramblers from Llanberis up Maesgwyn to the Bwlch.
The fine snowfall
added to the snow
already
covering the mountains. They then climbed up Foel Goch from the Bwlch
and continued over Fron Gron before heading for the summit of Moel
Eilio. Then returned, descending in a northerly direction, to Llanberis.
When
the sun made all too rare appearances the mountains of Snowdonia looked
at their very best. Ian Spencer.
Thursday 9th February 2012. Mynydd Nefyn & Beaches. Maureen
Evans led a party of 22 members on a walk from Nefyn. Despite a disappointing
day
with
low cloud and with at
times poor visibility the walk took them on an interesting series of
paths by Mynydd Nefyn to the foot of Moel Ty Gwyn before returning to
Nefyn. The walkers then followed the Cliff Path before turning inland
using Lon Tyn Pwll to reach Morfa Nefyn. From here the walk returned
cross country to Nefyn again. A jolly good walk it was voted by all who
took part. Ian Spencer.
Sunday 5th February 2012. Moel Ddu. Tecwyn Williams
led 13 ramblers from Pont Aberglaslyn, steeply up through the woods above
Aberglaslyn Hall and then they continued steadily climbing to the summit
of Moel Ddu where they had a picnic lunch. It was slippery with the
remains of the snowfall underfoot as they continued across country
to Tremadog. The walk although fairly short was considered to have
been quite tough. Ian Spencer.
Thursday 26th January2012. Coastal Path & NCI Watch Station.
The party of 23 ramblers was led by Megan Mentzoni from Edern. This smashing
walk followed the coastal path
back to Porthdinllaen where they were able to see and look around the
Coastal Watch Station manned by volunteers. They then picnicked on the
beach before continuing on the coastal path. The walkers headed inland
into Morfa Nefyn and thence across fields and some very muddy stretches
of footpaths into Edern. The weather was sunny but very windy.
On the same day, in the evening, the Club held it's Winter Dinner
at Porthmadog Golf Club. The excellent meal was followed by
an enchanting talk given by Dafydd Davies-Hughes. He spun many whimsical
tales taking
the diners from, amongst other places, to Australia, Greece, Antarctica
and to our own Cwm Pennant. A lovely evening! Ian Spencer.
Sunday 22nd January
2012. Beddgelert. Kath Mair very competently led 18 members
from Beddgelert up to Bryn Du and then down the steep wooded path to
Pont Aberglaslyn.
On
this
fine
day they proceeded up Nanmor passing "Carneddi" and "Gelli
Iago" before turning West towards the Nantgwynant valley with splendid
views of the Snowdon Horseshoe. On the way to Llyn Dinas they passed
Hafod Owen. After a well earned coffee stop the party made their way
back to Beddgelert. All agreed
this was an excellent Winter walk. Ian Spencer.
Thursday 12th January 2012. Cylchdaith Criccieth to Pontrhyybenllig. Lil
Parker led 32 members on a short but enjoyable walk from Criccieth.
The walk was made
all the more enjoyable by the lovely
sunny
weather although at times it was very muddy underfoot. After the waly they
returned to the leaders house for refreshments and a sale of items
in aid of The Air Ambulance
Service. This raised £126.00. Ian Spencer.
Sunday 8th January 2012. Bwlch yr Eifl From Trefor.
Judith Thomas in her own joyous style, ably assisted by Catrin Williams,
led 18 members
on a walk
from Trefor.
They followed the coast round Trwyn y Tal before making the steep ascent
to Bwlch yr Eifl. From here they walked around Yr Eifl and Tre'r Ceiri
mountains before returning to the Trefor Harbour car park. This splendid
walk was not marred by the damp low cloud which later cleared to reveal
the green pastures, woodlands and hills of Southern Llyn. Ian Spencer.
Thursday 1st December 2011. Glasdir,Ganllwyd,2 waterfalls.
Nick White nobly stood in for the indisposed Colin White. He led 15 members
on a
delightful walk in the Coed y Brenin
forest.. Apart from the beauty of the forest itself they saw at least
two waterfalls including one very spectacular fall. A splendid and dry
day was enjoyed by all. Ian Spencer.
Sunday 27th November 2011. Mynydd Nodol. Noel Davey
led a party of 11 ramblers, from Llyn Celyn, up the seldom visited or
climbed Mynydd
Nodol.
The weather
improved as the day progressed after what had been a very stormy night.
They crossed some marshy ground then followed the former railway track,
before ascending Mynydd Nodol. It is trackless on the Western side, but
covered in thick heather right up to the summit cairn so progress was
tough. The walkers then descended on a rough track down the Eastern side
of the mountain before making their way to the Llyn Celyn Dam. Ian Spencer.
Thursday 17th November 2011. Nant Gwynant, Craflwyn Estate.
32 members led by Kath Mair had a very enjoyable walk from Bethania Car
Park starting off up the Watkin Path and then following the National Trust
trail to The Craflwyn Estate. From here they followed the path along edge
of Llyn Dinas back to Bethania. As a fitting end to the day most of the
walkers stayed to enjoy refreshments ion the excellent community Cafe.
Ian Spencer.
Sunday 13th November 2011. Harlech to Llandecwyn. Ardudwy Way.
Dafydd Williams led 14 members, on a glorious sunny day, along the final
section of the Ardudwy Way. Starting from Harlech they walked to Llandecwyn.
All day long they had tremendous views of Snowdonia and the coast with
the Lleyn Peninsular stretching as far as Ynys Enli. Towards the end
of the day they stopped to admire the remarkable Bronze Age Bryn Cader
Fan
[Crown of Thorns] This was a longish, but magnificent walk. Ian Spencer.
Thursday 3rd November 2011. Porth Meudwy,Pen y Cil, Mynydd Gwyddel
& Mynydd Mawr. A smashing walk, well led by Rhian Roberts
and Mary Jones, from Porth Meudwy along the dramatic coastal path with
wonderful views of Ynys Enli. The 27 ramblers then climbed up Mynydd
Gwyddel and Mynydd Mawr before crossing back across the Peninsular to
Porth Meudwy.
Apart from a short shower the weather defied the forecasters and remained
fine and sunny. Ian Spencer.
Sunday 30th October 2011. Penamnen Horseshoe. Ian Spencer
led a party of 17 members from Dolwyddelan up along the banks of the
stream
before climbing up the drovers track to the summit of Y Ro Wen. It was
a misty day with just short glimpses of the beautiful scenery. There
was
also a very strong headwind for the first half the walk, which continued
around the ridge before ascending Moel Penamnen. The walkers returned
to Dolwyddelan but not before they completed the steep descent through
the forest. The walk although quite long was enjoyed by all. On the
same
day Dafydd Williams led a small party of 7 ramblers also from Dolwyddelan.
Ian Spencer.
Thursday 20th October 2011. Woodlands,Ynys, Traeth Bach.
A large group of 30 members enjoyed a walk of great interest from Talsarnau
which took them along the flood bank to Llechollwyn and then to the church
at Ynys and returning via Glan y Wern climbing up through the woods and
over Cae'r Ffynnon to Talsarnau. Ian Spencer.
Sunday 16th October 2011. Yr Aran. 16 members led by
Tecwyn Williams climbed Yr Aran starting out along the Watkin Path before
ascending the ridge to the summit and then returning via Cwm Llan. Most
of the group refreshed themselves at the splendid community cafe at Bethania
before returning home on a day which had been windy at times ,misty but
suddenly giving a magnificent view of Caernarfon Castle and beyond to
Holyhead Mountain. An excellent walk! Ian Spencer.
Sunday 2nd October 2011. Cylchdaith Bwlch Mawr Circular.
On a very misty day with low cloud, Marian Hopkins and Ann Jones led a
party of 9 ramblers along the shoreline and then steeply up to Gyrn Goch
and Gyrn Ddu before going on to Bwlch Mawr. This proved to be a strenuous
but very satisfying walk. On Thursday 6th October the Club's party of
29 members was led by the Chairman Meirion Owen on a delightful woodland
walk by the Coed Cae Valley. Ian Spencer.
Thursday 22nd September 2011. Dinas Dinlle – Fort Belan-Y
Foryd. Pam Foster led 32 members from Dinas Dinille on a fine
dry day. This was a most interesting walk in an area seldom if ever visited
by most of those taking part. During the walk they visited Fort Belan
situated at the entry to the Menai Straits. The fort was evidently built
in Napoleonic times to defend the Straits. It still has many of its canons
in place. Ian Spencer.
Sunday18th September 2011. Tal y Bont to Harlech Ardudwy Way.
Eight hardy ramblers, led by Dafydd Williams, undertook the middle section
of the new Ardudwy Way between Barmouth and Llandecwyn. This was officially
opened on 19th September 2011. It is 22 miles long, but can be done in
3 stages namely from Barmouth to Talybont 7 miles; Talybont to Harlech
approximately 13 miles and Harlech to Llandechwn which is 11 miles. Sunday
turned out to be very wet for the first half of the walk but did improve
and they were able to were able to enjoy the magnificent views all around
despite the soggy conditions. Ian Spencer.
Thursday 8th September 2011. Moelfre (Dyffryn Ardudwy).
Nick White led a group of 16 on a 5.5 mile walk through the wild and remote
moorland around Moelfre, high above Dyffryn Ardudwy. In spite of the pervasive
mist and waterlogged ground, the rain held off and the party enjoyed the
walk, catching occasional glimpses of Cwm Nantcol and admiring the remarkable
dry stonewalling characteristic of the area. Noel Davey.
Sunday 4th September 2011. Moel Hebog. Hugh Evans led
a first class walk of about 8.5 miles from Beddgelert up Moel Hebog and
on to Moel yr Ogof and Moel Lefn, returning via interesting forest tracks
and paths through Cwm Meillionen. The bright weather most of the day guaranteed
fine views and light rain set in only towards the end of the walk. Noel
Davey. Thursday 25th August 2011. Cwm Cynfal. Ann and Nick
White led a party of 19 down into the very beautiful Cwm Cynfal. The views
were particularly wonderful from the start of this walk which passed the
spectacular Rhaedr y Cwm waterfall. A sunny day was interupted by heavy
showers. A very nice short walk. Ian Spencer.
Sunday 21st August 2011. Nantlle Ridge. Noel Davey
led 11 members from Dolbenmaen Church on a strenuous walk to the Nantle
Ridge. Sadly it was a day when the weather was atrocious with very heavy
rain and low cloud all morning and into the early afternoon when it finally
cleared. They all gallantly completed the walk safely with just one minor
mishap when one member sliped and fell into a swollen river.
On the same day Ian Spencer led a party of 8 on a short walk from the
head of Cwm Penant. Despite the weather all remained cheerful even when
following a bridleway clearly marked but non existant on the ground. Ian
Spencer.
Sunday 7th August 2011. Glasgwm and Cwm Cywarch. Judith
Thomas led a party of 9 walkers on an enjoyable 7 mile walk from the head
of the remote and magical Cwm Cywarch up to the 2500ft peak of Glasgwm,
returning via Pen y Brynfforchog across a cleared forest wasteland and
down the steep old mining track back to the valley. A lovely day with
good views, in spite of intermittent showers. We recovered after in the
Red Lion at Dinas Mawddwy. Noel Davey. |
