Gyrn Summit

Overnight rain has cleared the garden (and most of the mountain) of snow. A still, calm and green morning presented itself as the daylight took hold. Outside, our first flowers of Spring have ventured up above ground level. Probably a bit prematurely, but it was nice to see that flashes of colour and the sensation that warmer times lie ahead.

With some fortuitous timing and a little bit of planning, we were able to make an ascent of nearby Gyrn between online engagements. At first it felt like the forecast had been a bit optimistic, with it's talk of brighter skies as we ascended into a light mist.

There was barely anything in the way of a wind, yet the mist seemed to rise and fall around us.

Viewless, we arrived at the summit cairn.

Then, as if on cue, the clouds lifted and the views out to Ireland were revealed.

Then, inland, the summits of the Glyderau and Carnedda began to reveal themselves.

Patches of snow are all that remain now. 

It was great to be back up high and enjoying the feeling of exercise as well as the views. I usually camp up here a few times each summer with hiking groups, but it felt like ages since I last did. The lake on the walk home was perfectly calm and with a great reflection. No time to hang about though as time was of the essence on the return leg!