A small but perfectly-formed group of seven chose to go to the Clogwyn MC hut near Portmadoc. This hut is not easy to find in the dark without the instructions! We had a misty day on Saturday and having climbed Moelwyn Bach from the hut, meeting nobody, we meandered back via the Ffestiniog railway - of which we had to "walk the line" since a derailment prevented our planned short train ride. This all meant it got quite dark as we tried to find the path back to the hut; several of us thought this was the most exciting bit (maybe we should get out more...)
Sunday was clear and calm and we got the most fantastic views from Moel Hebog, which we climbed direct from Beddgelert, descending a more southerly spur on grassy slopes to make a beautiful short round walk.
The hut (the Old Stable) sleeps a max of 12 but is not large, with a loft and sleeping platforms - so 8 is more comfortable. Nice stove and cosy interior. I'm not sure if RR have used it much before - it's well placed for Tremadoc and any of the southern Snowdonia walks. The scenery is softer than further north, so we all felt calmed and re-energised (well, I did).
Matthew.
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Well done Matthew in setting up the 'blog' - all very new to me. Sounds like you all had a good weekend. Would you recommend that Manchester RR use the hut again? If yes, what time of year?
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