Training Log Archive: Thraws

The leftover Rhinog. From Dolgellau to Llanelltyd, then up onto the New Precipice Walk. Through the farm at Cesailgwm, then north into the forest, where I was nearly turned back by a wall I spent best part of an hour figuring how to cross. Then thought I was at the top when I was actually at Garn Fach, so headed north east and was then confused by a short ridge west of the summit. Made the top eventually at 2.45 in thickening light. Followed ridge south before turning east and coming out of the clag near Blaen-y-Cwm. Road to rejoin outward route at Llanelltyd.

Solitary hike from Barmouth (T3 freebus) over the rail bridge and then along the Mawddach Trail to Dolgellau.

Cadair Idris from the north side for a change. Via the Pony Track. Blistering pace: 2 hrs up, 1 down. Cold and wet near the summit.

Crepuscular stroll along the Mawddach Estuary from Penmaenpool for 50 minutes and then back. Head torching by the end.

C • 1

Great way to start Christmas Day, especially with Lu putting in a strong winning performance in the ladies race. Had nobody to run off, and didn't look at watch, so tried to stay just within myself. Then ran for home from the start of the rugby pitches on third lap. Felt pretty good.