Rhydymwyn byways

Under the new Welsh regulations, slow duathlons are now possible. I've done a few recently, cycling to Ffrith or the Clwydians, then changing into running shoes for a hilly circuit, then back home on the bike. This was a slightly longer version, from home to Rhydymwyn, then setting off on foot using the little lane cutting the corner to Hendre. From here, I took the lovely bridleway which climbs steeply up ancient pathways to finally gain the pass below Moel Arthur (I have used this to run to the Dinorben on 2 or 3 occasions). Very few people around, with all the car parks blocked off. I enjoyed the long haul along the ridge south to the top of Moel Famau, and then the plunge to Cilcain before taking the obscure but delightful paths that weave around the sides of the Alyn valley back to Rhydymwyn. All at their absolute best this time of year - yet another glorious day, as with almost every day since the lockdown began!