Its warmth was tempered all day by that cold east wind however. My friend of yesterday evening had advised me to swing well to the right coming off Rhinog Fach instead of taking the direct and very steep path recommended in the book. This path was quite clear, less so its continuation onto Rhinog Fawr. Looking from Rhinog Fawr summit towards the col above the Roman Steps, which was the next objective, a confusing maze of tracks could be seen crossing the flat area ahead. I selected one more or less at random which led to the attractive little lake, Llyn Du.
Slabs run down into the water which was sparkling now in brilliant sunshine.
A sheltered cleft amongst the rocks made a splendid brew up spot. The next track ended abruptly on the top of a cliff above the cleft of Bwlch Tyddiad. The rather impressive paved path which is known as the Roman Steps comes up here from the west. Several groups of walkers could be seen in this vicinity. Most people either come up just to see the steps or turn south at the col and go up onto Rhinog Fawr.