"PENMAENMAWR Hills, Sir Conwy, Cymru Saturday 30th June 2018 Saturday 30th June 2018. An ascent of Foel Lus 362m/60m, Craig Hafodwen 381m/37m and Clip yr Orsedd 429m/41m, Penmaenmawr, County Conwy. 9.4km, with 420m of ascent. 5hrs 30mins. With the Mediterranean weather continuing across the country, AT and I agreed that some lower coastal hills would be in order for this month’s walk. There might be the expectation of a sea breeze to cool us down, and make the heat more bearable for his son and daughter, who were to accompany us. The ring of hills surrounding the little town of Penmaenmawr fitted the bill nicely. After collecting me from my house, AT drove us along the North Wales coast to the town, and then up a narrow steep lane to the car park on the south-west side of Foel Lus. As we carried out our extensive preparations to set off (the two children needed helping with boots etc.), the car park quickly filled up. The reason for this sudden influx of people later became apparent. We started our hike along the panoramic path that winds round the flank of Foel Lus, the start marked by two grand rock columns. As we rounded the corner, we encountered the people w..." — marktrengove2 • Jun 30, 2018