Out and about - making the most of the sunshine.

Waking up at The Cottage on a blue sky morning is always a treat. Today, after breakfast, I sat in the garden for the first time this year to read before getting ready for a day of Mountain Walking on what was looking and feeling like a summers day.

The day also ended in the sun as we basked in the sunshine on top of Tryfan Bach, having squeezed in time for a climb.

We had to climb fast to get up and out of the shadows, but once on top, we were reluctant to descend into the shade! The rock was warm to touch. We found a good ledge and lay back to soak up the warmth with the sunset in our eyes.

The evening was as much about the views as it was the climbing.

I'd already been down to the seaside at Penmeanmawr with my group of DofE students to cool down after their training hike, that I'd been helping them with.

Up on the hills, there were plenty of wild ponies wandering around...

As we made our way along the North Wales path. A gentle breeze kept the temperatures sensible as we worked on some navigation skills. And we moved unhurried, taking our time to appreciate the views...

Tryfan Bach:

- Route 2, V.Diff