Day 01: Prestatyn to Bodfari

Starting at an art piece, a statue where at the start of the southerly excursion, the morning sun shines through the circle at the top, and at the finish of the northerly hike, the evening sun shines through from the other side. The sun was not shining this morning as we set out, so we’re left to imagine the moment. Instead, it was chilly as we commenced the big climb out of Prestatyn up to the plateau. Then the rain started and on went the ponchos.
This track is not as developed as those we have done in Italy and France. We thought we could get some food along the way, but no, we not only did not encounter any cafes or pubs, there were not even any toilets. Luckily we had each packed a banana and an apple, which somehow kept us going for 21 strenuous kilometres.
This hike is notoriously known for its styles and gates, being a path through predominantly farm properties.
The day ended in the town of Bodfari, and there being a delightful pub called Dinorben Arms which had delightful beer for weary walkers.

Stats: 21.7 km; 7 hours, 760 m elevation gain; average HR 87

Birds: chiff chaff, blue tit, song thrush, euro robin, blackcap, jackdaw to name some. The birdsong was delightful.Read more