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Waterfall Walk, Penderyn

25th April 2010

Leader: Howard and Joan Siddle




Howard and Joan led a long Sunday walk from Penderyn, over the mountain to Pontneddfechan.  When we ascended to the mountain, we walked into a sea of fog which reduced visibility to a few feet.  Descending to Pontneddfechan, we left behind the fog and made our way to visit the waterfalls, including Sgwd Gwladys (which we went behind), Sgwd Clun-gwyn and Sgwd yr Eira (Yes! Went behind this one as well!).



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Photographs



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Joint Leader: Howard Siddle


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Joint Leader: Joan Siddle


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Everyone happy despite the weather


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Spring flowers remind us it's not winter!


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Exotic wildlife around Penderyn!


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Climbing Moel Penderyn above St Cynog's Church


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Onto the hillside with views of Penderyn behind us


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A little bit misty up here!


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Well - quite a bit misty up here!!


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Shame the mist has hidden the views


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Crossing the bridge as we descend to Pontneddfechan


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Walking up the valley towards Sgwd Gwladys


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Attractive stream with small cascades along the way


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Sgwd Gwladys


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Walter behind the waterfall


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Group has to go behind the waterfall to continue the walk


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Zetta's enjoying it!


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Climbing out of the valley


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Still lots to see


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Long climb out of the valley but the views are good


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It's raining again but Tim found some shelter!


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River still provides good views all the way


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Howard shows our route on the map


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Lots of thick moss on the stones


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Some limestone pavement


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Visiting one of the cave entrances at Porth Ogof


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Walk alongside the river again


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Sgwd Clun-gwyn


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Heading for the next waterfall


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Sgwd yr Eira Waterfall


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Group once more has to follow the path behind the waterfall


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Mark and Zetta behind Sgwd yr Eira


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Walking behind the waterfall


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Climbing out of the valley away from Sgwd yr Eira


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Climbed out of the valley only to meet the rain


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Old tramway back to Penderyn


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Nearly there!


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Back in Penderyn




All photographs Copyright  Andrew Morgan 2010
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