I'm still trying to get my lungs back up to full working order, so we continued with our recent flurry of hill walking again today. Plenty of isolation to be had over on the far side of Snowdon too.
Starting from Beddgelert, we made an ascent of Moel Hebog. It's only a 35 minute drive from The Cottage, yet we rarely venture over this side of the National Park. Consequently, it felt like we were on holiday, with new, yet slightly familiar views in every direction. Even mountains that are well known to us, took on a different form when viewed from this new perspective.
As forecast, the weather was stunning (possibly for the first time this year when we've both been off at the same time!). However, a cold easterly wind was blowing and a below zero windchill meant that we had our down jackets on for parts of the ascent.
We took our time and enjoyed the views on the way up. As we reached the summit, we got views of the west coast and all of the Lleyn Peninsula. I think I'd been up here twice before, but had no memory of it what so ever. But to be fair, I think the last time was around 1994 with Paul and Bek, so a lot has happened to need remembering since then. It's a great summit.
Next to the summit, trig point is a low wall, so we tucked behind it to benefit from the sheltered sun trap that it created. Shortly after lunch, I fell asleep. Guess I'm still recovering then!
That's Snowdon in the centre of the photo.
And down there is Beddgelert, with Llyn Dinas above it on the right-hand side.
Brilliant to be out in the sun with great views and company.
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