A Foggy Hike

**Derek** · 5th January 15, 12:09 AM

Went for a new year trek yesterday. Unfortunately the fog never lifted all day. It was also bitterly cold up in the hills. We went to the Upper Neuadd Reservoir (now disused) which sits below Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons.
Here are a few pics. There are a few Cilt pics which my pal took on his camera. Will post them once he sends them.
Setting off

Some nice ice patterns were abundant

Fog and more fog

Then it was back to the pub to warm up

If the weather had been a nice clear crisp day, the views would have looked like this .. next time ..

Iechyd Da

Derek

**Pleater** · 5th January 15, 03:06 AM

I have always found that the hikes done on misty days are just that bit more memorable, things seem slightly different, familiar landmarks can be hidden from view and suddenly the mist will part to reveal them, then slowly veil them again.
When in the Pennines I have walked uphill in mist - though cloud might be a more accurate description, and then, in a few steps emerged into sunlight and clear skies with the mist lying in the vales and the higher places emerging like islands.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

**Liam** · 5th January 15, 04:48 PM

The pictures have an eerie beauty!

**mookien** · 6th January 15, 12:41 PM

Derek: Beautiful pictures, as usual. Thanks for posting. The foggy ones brought "The Wind and the Willows" to mind - very bucolic. Love the pub pic - reminds me of my fireplace with the exception of the "log cage", or whatever it's called.

John

**Dughlas mor** · 6th January 15, 07:09 PM

Derek, it just goes to show that you don`t need a beautiful day to take beautiful pictures, though of course the fog has it`s own unique beauty. The fire sure looks inviting. Nice pics.