Blaenau to Penrhyn 31.07.13

Forecast rain.
On the day - rain.
Meet Dafydd in Penrhyn.
Agree to have coffee in Blaenau and get bus back if only us.
Catch bus - four of group already on Board!
Dry at start in Blaenau.
After 1 mile umbrellas in evidence.
Meet ponies.
A pony in distress with bracken in mane.
Lew & John do some pony hairdressing.
Forest section wet and slippery.
Monica & Denis had spent over 1 hour clearing this previous Friday.
Cymerau falls look good in the rain.
Lunch in Dduallt station shelter - thanks Ffest Rly.
Coed y Bleiddiau cottage in v sad state - shame on Ffest Rly.
Diversion for Phytophthora Ramorum - look it up!
Shorten two section of route.
2 miles from end Lew has had 'enough fun'.
11 miles completed.
John records 2200+ft ascent & 2900+ft descent.
I told you it was downhill!!!!!!
Wet.
Heroes all.

Denis