The paths might have been limited and some questionable terrain to cross, but a day out on the Grandads of Snowdonia’s mountains and the views they offered was worth every long minute of it.
With the route plotted and map in hand, it was time to return to the Rhinogs.
Well, Strava has kindly advised me of the last time I ran my first venture onto the trails post lockdown. Has it been that long?
Nothing much has changed on the trail except I need a bell.

Oh, it’s so good to be back on the trails. If it’s one thing I’ve learnt from this lock down is time can flyby without out any immediate realisation. Having Strava highlight the last time I ran today’s route makes that clear.
Having decided to run the trails the day before, I got all of my kit ready the night before (to help stop any procrastination). I even found the trails shoes I’d ordered before lockdown and gave them a go.
Arriving at the trailhead (Helsby Quarry Car Park) I waited whilst a kind gentleman gave up his parking space for me. It was that busy.
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