Wednesday 28th June 2023
Misty this morning, then drizzle. Restlessness beginning to set in around midday.
In the afternoon, around 1545, we set off to walk to the fort on the hill close to Rhiw.
We followed the road to Groeslon , turning right towards Ysgo, but turning left with the road rather than right towards the church. The coastal path goes off to the right along a farm track to Penarfynydd farm. Last year we saw dogs, goats and chickens here. Today just the one chicken was in evidence.
Instead of the coastal path to the right, we took a smaller, less-used path close to the hedge. This joins the coastal path briefly, then heads for the ridge leading to the fort.
The terrain was rough in places, but what fabulous views from the higher ground (about 800 feet; 242 metres).
Three sides of the peninsula clearly visible. Heather coming into bloom, a couple of horses.
From the top we tried to reach the coastal path directly, but not a brilliant idea, as there were some steepish craggy drops. 
Instead we found a ladder stile and took the path down into Rhiw itself, seeing some more corners of the village. Afterwards we walked down the quiet road.
Instead we found a ladder stile and took the path down into Rhiw itself, seeing some more corners of the village. Afterwards we walked down the quiet road.
Another chat with the Welsh lady at the crossroads. (Groeslon means the crossroads.) The walk was close to 4 miles. and about 525 feet of climbing
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