13 of us, including our lovely guests Caroline and Martin, enjoyed a fantastic 9-mile circular walk titled "Clytha Snowdrop Walk." The weather was bright and dry as we set off from the free National Trust car park at Clytha towards the banks of the River Usk. We headed south downstream as far as we could (erosion has closed a section of riverbank) before making our way up to the lane. Following the lane southward, we reached the charming village of Bettws Newydd. Here, we visited the historic church and its magnificent Yew tree, which is believed to be over 1,000 years old! The church itself dates back to the 13th century and has been a place of worship for centuries. After a refreshing tea break and our first glimpse of this season's snowdrops, we continued our journey. Our path took us northward through fields before picking up the lane to Coed y Bwynydd Hill Fort. This Iron Age hill fort, dating back to around 800 BC, offered us a glimpse into ancient history with its impressive earthworks. After a brief rest and wander around the hill fort, we continued north to the top of Clytha Hill, where we were treated to a stunning carpet of snowdrops. We then made our way downhill to Hillgrove and our lunch spot at Clytha Castle. Built in the late 18th century, Clytha Castle is a picturesque folly with spectacular views of the Sugar Loaf and Skirrid as a backdrop. On our homeward stretch, we passed through fields and woodland, enjoying the sun and dry weather. However, the ground underfoot was a different story, with mud and boggy patches keeping us on our toes! We soon found ourselves back on the banks of the Usk, north of the car park, where we concluded our walk. A big thank you to everyone who came and made the day special!