At the trig point on the Little Orme.
Looking across the bay to the Great Orme. One of the many views on offer today.
Inspecting the Gorse.Walk stats: Distance:7.2 miles; Climb:1756'.
Time: 4 hours 0 minutes; Walking average:2.3 m.p.h.; Overall walk average:1.8 m.p.h.
Group:: Martyn, Richard, Celia, Annie H., Sylvia and Dave J.
A short walk, but how good it is to be beside the sea. The weather was almost perfect for walking, sunny with a cooling wind. This wonderful little walk is one to savour at any time of the year, but today was quite special. There were so many Spring flowers in bloom and the Gorse gave splashes of bright yellow everywhere we looked and that characteristic coconut aroma delighted our sense of smell frequently. However the sighting of the day was three Common Seals swimming off the Little Orme Head quite close in. Seeing the nesting Fulmars and Kittiwakes was good too. The views in all directions were magnificent and were a joy to behold.
Last year we did the walk at the beginning of August. We might repeat it agin at the same time this year to see if we can spot the Spiked speedwell again.
Birds seen or heard today included: Wheatear, Kittiwakes, Fulmar, Robin, Wren, Houses sparrow, Dunnock, Jackdw, Jay, Carrion crow, Great tit, Rook, Jackdaw, Willow warbler, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Chaffinch, Blackbird and Greenfinch.
Enjoyable pints of J.W. Lees bitter were enjoyed at the Britannia Inn at Pentre Halkyn.
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