At the trig point on the Little Orme 
On the summit plateau on the Little Orme.
Looking West from the Little Orme towards the Great Orme. 
Looking East from the Little Orme towards Colwyn Bay.Walk stats:Distance:7.3 miles; Climb:1511'.
Time:4 hours 14 minutes; On the move walking average:2.2 m.p.h.;Overall walk average:1.7 m.p.h.
Group:Martyn, Richard, Gordon, Celia and Dave J.
This is always a good walk, invariably slower than usual with so much to catch our attention, the birds around the cliffs, the sea and the hope of seeing seals, the Spring flowers and of course the wonderful views. Today was no exception. The weather was much as forecast, mainly sunny with a cooling breeze and short light shower. Lunch was taken as usual on the limestone outcrop called Mynydd Pant.
Birds seen or heard today included:Gannet, Fulmar, Guillemot, Razorbill, Herring gull, Cormorant, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Raven, Blackbird, Magpie, Goldfinch, Linnet, Wheatear, Robin, Wren, Greenfinch, Kittewake, Lesser black-backed gull, Great black-backed gull, Great tit and Dunnock.
The Spring flowers were blooming and there were several patches Early Purple Orchids. In the
quarry on the East of the Little Orme was a magnificent carpet of Thrift.
quarry on the East of the Little Orme was a magnificent carpet of Thrift.
Once again we were fortunate to spot three Common seals in the sea below the Little Orme.
After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Britannia Inn at Pentre Halkyn where the Lees bitter went down well.
After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Britannia Inn at Pentre Halkyn where the Lees bitter went down well.
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