Following our arrival at Conway Hostel on Friday evening,
most of our 31 members sought sustenance at the local Indian restaurant and
Albion Public House respectively; an enjoyable (if not the most healthy!) start
to what promised to be a glorious weekend.
For once the fickle British weather stayed true to its word
and Saturday was indeed sunny and warm, providing perfect walking weather and
sublime views of the rugged landscape. Three walks were arranged; two over the
Conway Mountains of eight and twelve miles duration, and a third more difficult
Snowdonia route, also of twelve miles, further inland. The shorter walk ended
on the coast while the two inland were circular, finishing back at the hostel
at 5pm. Dinner was found either at the local chippy or the hostel, whilst some
chose to self cater, and the day was rounded off with an enjoyable evening at
the quayside’s Liverpool Arms.
Sunday again dawned bright and clear, great for
a seven mile walk around the Great Orm; fantastic views but a head for heights
was needed for some of the route! The twitchers amongst us followed this with a
trip to the nearby Conwy Bird Reserve whilst others headed for home after a
wonderful walking weekend
