Walking along the promenade.
A comment about the the local author Malcom Lowry.
The New Brighton Lifeboat crew having a bit a of fun at high tide!
A much appreciated lunch spot at New Brighton.
Wa\lk stats: Distance: 8.8 mi.es. Climb: 131'.
Time: 3 hours 56 minutes. On the move walking average: 2.7 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 2.2 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Roger, Annie H., Michel, Phil, Sue and Dave P.
Not the most perfect weather conditions for walking, I know that at least to of the group decided to stay in the warm at home as a result of the local weather forecast, but I suspect that there may have been more (excluding thos baby sitting)!
Despite the many warnings that it could be icy underfoot, two of the group (both from WEF), managed to hit the deck in a way that couldn't be described as being a graceful descent. Thankfully both were able to continue with only pride hurt and possibly a bruise or two as reminders of the events!
The tide was a little further in than we had expected, so we only managed short distances on the beach before and after lunch.
The unexpected highlight of the day was being buzzed by the local Lifeboat crew as they enjoyed an exercise on the Mersey at high tide. The crew were happy to reciprocate waves both on the boat and when we saw them again at the Lifeboat Station later on.
Lunch was taken in a shelter opposite the Fort at New Brighton, but probably queueing up in the WARMTH of the New Brighton Floral Arena was appreciated more!
Overall the rain was minimal, the temperature on the cool side to say the least (with ice evident on the sea/river edge) and providing you hands were warm it wasn't too unpleasant walking (however dog walkers in this area seem to be very reluctant to pick up what their best friend has left behind, and there were lots of them!)
Birds seen or heard today included: Common starling, Black-headed gull, Herring gull, Pied wagtail, Turnstone, Sanderling, Oystercatcher, Great black-backed gull, Lesser black-backed gull, Meadow pipit, Carrion crow, Lapwing, Eurasian curlew, Common redshank, Grey plover, Little gull, ringed plover, Knot, Bar-tailed godwit, Great cormorant, Feral pigeon and Purple sandpiper.
After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Yacht Inn, where green King IPA was the only cask ale on offer. Surprisingly it did go down well!
Despite the many warnings that it could be icy underfoot, two of the group (both from WEF), managed to hit the deck in a way that couldn't be described as being a graceful descent. Thankfully both were able to continue with only pride hurt and possibly a bruise or two as reminders of the events!
The tide was a little further in than we had expected, so we only managed short distances on the beach before and after lunch.
The unexpected highlight of the day was being buzzed by the local Lifeboat crew as they enjoyed an exercise on the Mersey at high tide. The crew were happy to reciprocate waves both on the boat and when we saw them again at the Lifeboat Station later on.
Lunch was taken in a shelter opposite the Fort at New Brighton, but probably queueing up in the WARMTH of the New Brighton Floral Arena was appreciated more!
Overall the rain was minimal, the temperature on the cool side to say the least (with ice evident on the sea/river edge) and providing you hands were warm it wasn't too unpleasant walking (however dog walkers in this area seem to be very reluctant to pick up what their best friend has left behind, and there were lots of them!)
Birds seen or heard today included: Common starling, Black-headed gull, Herring gull, Pied wagtail, Turnstone, Sanderling, Oystercatcher, Great black-backed gull, Lesser black-backed gull, Meadow pipit, Carrion crow, Lapwing, Eurasian curlew, Common redshank, Grey plover, Little gull, ringed plover, Knot, Bar-tailed godwit, Great cormorant, Feral pigeon and Purple sandpiper.
After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Yacht Inn, where green King IPA was the only cask ale on offer. Surprisingly it did go down well!
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