Cidwely 20 June 2018
We arrived at Llandeilo car park in heavy drizzle half an hour early. The five of us sat waiting, cooped up and steaming wondering if anyone would be mad enough to venture out on such a day. Surprisingly a few cars did arrive and at the appointed time we left for the final rendezvous. Others were there too, and by now the weather was improving with only a light drizzle - which still required the adornment of waterproofs. Altogether we were fourteen plus two dogs.
After about a mile of gradual climb through a magnificent tunnel with a trickling stream and dense vegetation, the highest point was reached. The path opened out to give us superb panoramic views. The drizzle was gone, and it was turning into a respectable walking day.
Cwrt-y-Cadno 17 June 2018
The upper Cothi valley is a beautiful area for walking, with a great variety of scenery - moorland, mixed woodlands and meadows. Sadly, today’s unexpected wet and misty weather didn’t give the 20 of us the extensive views we’d hoped for. But we are ramblers after all, and with our waterproofs and extra layers we can cope with a bit of Welsh summer rain!
Devil's Bridge 3 June 2018
A fine summer day welcomed us to the Hafod estate near Devil’s Bridge in Ceredigion, coinciding with the Ramblers’ Big Welsh Walk weekend. Unfortunately, Mike O. who had planned the walk was unable to lead, but Alcwyn and Max stepped into the role, with 18 of us altogether including 3 visitors, plus a couple of dogs.
Robert supplied the historical background and pointed out many interesting features of this landscape. Waterfalls and rocky ravines were created in the 18th century as part of a fashionable movement to make the Welsh countryside look more picturesque.
