The Little Orme 2nd August 2007

One of the many flowers that we couldn't identify!

I am convinced that they are Spiked Speedwell.

The view across the Little Orme towards Snowdonia.

At the trig point on the Little Orme.

Walks Stats: Distance: 7.9 miles; Climb: 1440'; Walking average: 2.2 m.p.h.
Time: 4 hours 53 minutes.

Group: Martyn, Richard, Fran, Tito, Dave and Sylvia J.

This was a walk that we first enjoyed first on 11th May 2006 when many Spring flowers, particularly the Purple Spotted Orchid, were in bloom. This walk again impressed with many wild flowers on show. Alas our knowledge to identify many of them, even with the help of a guide book left us still in bewilderment. Nevertheless we can still enjoy their beauty! Blackberries were also enjoyed by most of us. Birds seen and heard on the walk included: Herring gull, Cormorant, Kittiwakes, Kestrel, Buzzard, Peregrine falcon, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow and Chough.

This very pleasant walk will always be worth repeating, particularly on warm sunny days as this proved to be. The views from the summit plateau in all directions are spectacular. None of us was tempted to take a paddle in the sea let alone go for a swim. Put to shame by just two young children playing at the waters edge.
A pleasant pint of J.W.Lees was enjoyed at the Britannia Inn at Pentre Halkyn. The Britannia has change landlord again, but they are just as welcoming, and will allow us to park the car there when we go walking.