Re: Bivvy a Month 2021
Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2021 8:43 pm
With Wales being open for unlimited travel (in Wales) I plumped for a March 31st/April 1st double in the Berwyns.
Bivvy 1. March 31st.
On the way there.... Wood anemonies
The bivvy..
Bivvy 2. April 1st.
On the way there.... Primroses...
I love spring wildflowers. Bluebells next.
A horrible cold ride to the Spar at Llanrheadr-ym-Mochnant for bananas and cakes, then more horrible cold climbing around the top of Glan-Hafon and down to Llangynog where I was cheered to see a succession of painted slates beside the track - bunnies, birds, frogs, flowers, insects - you get the picture. I spoke to a lady walker and she said they were painted and put there by one of her neighbours, just for fun. It certainly cheered me up.
From Llangynog, a very long 3 miles and 1000ft of climbing on the B4391, before turning on to a bridleway across to Landrillo. The last time I was this way, I took a lane on the other side of the river that was much prettier, but flattish for most of the way, with all the climbing in the last mile. This time, as I puffed up the main road I could see how much height I had gained in the same distance and congratulated myself on my good choice.
I've crossed the moors on the Wayfarer four times now and hated every one, although I wouldn't say I won't do it again. It's tough, but worth doing for the challenge. I've never tried it from the other end but I think it would be much, much harder. This time there was an icy cold wind in my face all the way.
The bivvy.
My bivvy was in a wood close to a pheasant rearing set-up. All night long, I was woken up by that trumpeting alarm call and flapping of wings. Not too much sleep then.
So then it was over the top and then another top and steeply down to Llangollen for a bacon, egg and sausage butty and a cup of sweet tea before the last couple of miles back to the car.
That's two-for-one BaMs. I've now got two months before I have to do another.. Mind you, I've still got to bivvy-in-the-bluebells, so I guess it'll be two bivvies in April. Or May. You can never have too many, is what I say.
Bivvy 1. March 31st.
On the way there.... Wood anemonies
The bivvy..
Bivvy 2. April 1st.
On the way there.... Primroses...
I love spring wildflowers. Bluebells next.
A horrible cold ride to the Spar at Llanrheadr-ym-Mochnant for bananas and cakes, then more horrible cold climbing around the top of Glan-Hafon and down to Llangynog where I was cheered to see a succession of painted slates beside the track - bunnies, birds, frogs, flowers, insects - you get the picture. I spoke to a lady walker and she said they were painted and put there by one of her neighbours, just for fun. It certainly cheered me up.
From Llangynog, a very long 3 miles and 1000ft of climbing on the B4391, before turning on to a bridleway across to Landrillo. The last time I was this way, I took a lane on the other side of the river that was much prettier, but flattish for most of the way, with all the climbing in the last mile. This time, as I puffed up the main road I could see how much height I had gained in the same distance and congratulated myself on my good choice.
I've crossed the moors on the Wayfarer four times now and hated every one, although I wouldn't say I won't do it again. It's tough, but worth doing for the challenge. I've never tried it from the other end but I think it would be much, much harder. This time there was an icy cold wind in my face all the way.
The bivvy.
My bivvy was in a wood close to a pheasant rearing set-up. All night long, I was woken up by that trumpeting alarm call and flapping of wings. Not too much sleep then.
So then it was over the top and then another top and steeply down to Llangollen for a bacon, egg and sausage butty and a cup of sweet tea before the last couple of miles back to the car.
That's two-for-one BaMs. I've now got two months before I have to do another.. Mind you, I've still got to bivvy-in-the-bluebells, so I guess it'll be two bivvies in April. Or May. You can never have too many, is what I say.
