THE first coach of 2015 was to Loggerheads Country Park in North Wales.

The D walk was led by Ken McKenzie. He took them along the level Lette path before climbing to Cilcain and around Frith Mountain, returning after six miles and 1,000ft of climbing. Judy Cross took her C party through the Aberduna Nature reserve to Moel Findeg, returning via Deborah’s Well after eight miles of walking.

The B group, led by Chris Davies, climbed Moel Famau via the shoulder of Frith Mountain before descending to Llanferres and returning across the fields after ten miles with 1,900ft of ascent. The A walk led by Ian Hilditch went around Moel Famau to ascend via the infamously steep Nant-Y-No western gully and returned to Loggerheads after 12 miles with 2,500ft of ascent.

The next trip will be to Hebden Bridge on Sunday, January 18. To reserve your seat, contact Barbara Ward on 01565 651765.

Steve Thomas