June 19th Llanthony

The previous time I'd walked from Llangenny to Llanthony was with Nippa in very hot weather. Today the weather was great, though rain and low cloud were forecast.
So many tree's in the hedgerows, in my opinion the lovliest area in UK I have been.
The final few miles were high open moorland of the Black Mounains before descending to the Vale of Ewas and Lanthony.
Although it was early afternoon, with the forecast and drizzle as I arrived in Llanthony, I decided to  stay there for the night. The steep ascent up to the Hatterall Ridge, and the Offa's Dyke Path, with a long exposed mainly flagstoned path to Hay Bluff didn't appeal to me.
The camping field at Llanthony Priory is basic, with just a stand pipe and is only £3, if anyone comes to collect the money.
Shortly after pitching camp the rain started, so I closed the doors on my tent and had a snooze.
I woke to the sound of a bedraggled D of E kids arriving to put up their tents in the rain.
A pleasant evening with good value tucker was spent in the nearby Half Moon pub.