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Day 4 started brightly enough, but with snow or sleet forecast for later and almost 15.5 miles to cover, I cheated a little and took the easier road option for the first section. I soon arrived in Carrog where the information board told me that Paul McCartney’s brother, Mike, was married in the local church in 1968. Presumably Sir Paul was there, but it didn’t say. (See pics 10 – 12).

After that it was up into the hills and the deep snow, which was well over a foot deep in places. (See pics 17 and 20). Back down on the road I came upon a signpost indicating it was only half a mile to the Sun Inn. The pub wasn’t marked on the map and, as it was (last) Saturday, I hoped it would be open. Sure enough it was and I enjoyed a spot of lunch before setting off in the sleet…

The last section followed the canal towpath from the Horseshoe Falls (much prettier in sunshine) all the way into Llangollen.

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  1. Hanna Avatar
    Hanna

    At first I thought you were back in Switzerland, Mike 😃
    Beautiful walk!! Snow creates lovely contrasting landscapes.

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      Alittlebitoutoffocus

      Thanks Hanna. You’re right, I felt like I was back in Switzerland sometimes too!

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  2. picpholio Avatar
    picpholio

    A beautiful section Mike. More than 15 miles and two important clims in a snow covered landscape. You’re condition must be top ! Once again, thanks for the story and the pictures.

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      Alittlebitoutoffocus

      You’re welcome Rudi. I didn’t feel particularly fit, I have to say. I stopped quite often to catch my breath, (and taking photos gives me a good excuse to stop!) 😀

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    Bay Photos By Donna

    Lovely again, especially those panaromas, wow!! With the start of the flurries in the photos, it made it look so much colder, The crows’ nests were interesting, I’ve never seen anything like that!

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      Alittlebitoutoffocus

      That surprises me that you don’t have crow’s nesting high up in the trees. They’re often seen together like that, which does seem against birds’ normal behaviour of having their own territory. But then you also see gangs of crows harassing and chasing off the raptors, so I guess it’s a way of protecting their young.

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