I wanted to get out and enjoy some of the winter weather before it disappeared and I also wanted to start getting to know Wales a bit more. And I also just wanted to go for a walk!
I parked on the side of the A5 and was treated to my first view of Tyfan - looked like the arching back of Godzilla! But that would have to wait for another day.
Well, not that I was complaining, but it was a gorgeous day - no need for crampons today!
I started up the steep and slightly scrambly ascent of Pen Yr Ole Wen and up to Carnedd Dafydd. There quite a few people dotted about, I seemed to be intend on racing most of them... The giudebook had said that the walk would take 6 to 8 hours and I wanted to see how quickly I could do the walk.
I walked along the ridge to Carnedd Llewelyn. There was snow here, but no need for crampons. Visibility was incredible and the views over Wales were fantastic. My phone was completely letting me down in terms of it's capabilities to capture the scene, but I was in no mood to pause and take photos anyway - I was against the clock.
I continued to Yr Elen, and then back again. The weather and views continued to be spectacular.
I experienced a first up a mountain on returning to Carnedd Llewelyn - the smell of weed! A youn group clearly though it was a good a place to have a smoke as any..!
I decided not to take in Pen Yr Helgi Du - I seemed to be keen to finish the walk.
Views at the base of Cwm Llugwy continued to be stunning.
All the was left now was the relatively dull farm track back to the A5 and then along the A5 back to the car. I completed this at pace and was all done in about 5 hours.
Just before I got back to the car I realised what an idiot I was. I'd concentrated on speed rather than enjoyment and had somewhat wasted these glorious walking conditions. Numpty.
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