Another of our classic go-to walks. A circuit of Hatterrall Hill from Cwmyoy.

IMG_1441

A glorious winter morning with a - relatively - early start to catch the best of the weather.

IMG_1430

My favourite local church at Cwmyoy.

IMG_1432

This time I took a peek inside. Pleased to see the the window at the end keeps the wonky theme going.

IMG_1433

Its a gorgeous little church and worth a visit for its own sake. For me it just happens to sit on the route of one of my favourite walks.

IMG_1434

I've tweaked the route slightly to take in a more open approach across the fields and meadows to the base of the small rocky peak created by a landslip many years ago.

IMG_1435
IMG_1436

Its a marvellous little spot with great views out to Ysgyryd Fawr.

IMG_1438

And back towards Hatterrall Hill.

IMG_1439

Until I looked at the images again writing the post I'd forgotten just what a cold day it was. A hint of snow on the higher summits and all the wet sections frozen solid.

IMG_1440

Looking back to the little nameless rocky peak.

IMG_1443

Sugar Loaf and the southern reaches of the Black Mountains.

IMG_1444

Frosty hollows.

IMG_1445

Vale of Ewyas leading up to the Gospel Pass.

IMG_1447

Offas Dyke path heading towards the Trig Pillar that's not located on the summit.

IMG_1448

Its a fine spot though with expansive views across the patch work fields of the Shire.

IMG_1449

What better place to stop for an early lunch and a cuppa, hunkered down out of the chilly wind.

IMG_1452

As we finished lunch the cloud the started to build and the best part of the day was done and dusted. Happy times.

IMG_1453

This free site is ad-supported. Learn more