The Pelissiers
5 miles Walk Around Farndon on the England siide of the border.
A Riverside Walk to Queensferry and Back.
A Winter wren gives a short burst of song.
Still plenty of traffic over the A494 Queensferry Road Bridge.
I wonder if they know there are major road works ahead, brought forward as they thought the roads would be quieter than usual at this time of the year.
A ver little traffic over the old blue bridge from Queensferry to Garden City
Distance: 9.8 miles. Climb: 127'.
Time: 4 hours 18 minutes. On the move walking average: 2.7 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 23 m.p.h.
The forecast suggested that it would be pretty hot by mid-afternoon, so I set off fairly early, hoping that I woud complete the walk before it got too hot.
Thankfully throughout my walk there was a pleasant breeze ensuring that I didn't overheat.
Once more I was able to see the Oystercatcher family on the factory roof at River Lane.
The first surprise of the day was seeing three vehicles on the Wales Coast Path south east of the Higher Ferry Bridge. It looked as though the small tractor was having to have a tyre changed . i suppose they must have got access via Bumper's Lane or Sealand Road.
The number of birds that could be seen or heard seemed to be much less today, although I did manage to hear a couple of Skylarks singing. Most birds were quiet except for Winter wren that seemed to be everywhere.
The tide turned at about 09-25, but crept in gently, catching a pair of Mallards by surprise.
The Grey squirrel was in the middle of the arable field again.
Birds seen or heard today included: Common blackbird, House csparrow, Mallard, Chiffchaff, Common whitethroat, Great cormorant, Canada goose, Woodpigeon, Oystercatcher, Dunnock, Barn swallow, House martin, Common chaffinch, Black billed magpie, Woodpieon, Lapwing and Skylark.
As well as the birds being less evident, fewer cyclists seemed to be out today - I must have had at one ten minute spell without seeing anything on two wheels!
On my return journey on the Riverside Path on the south side of the river, I did encounter a cyclist - a great rarity on this side of the river as thee are at least six stiles to lift the bike over.
Another first for some time, was seeng someone rowing a boat, initially I thought he might be fishing, but I couldn't see any nets or fisging gear in the boat.
Overall a very enjoyable walk and home before the temperature reached the mid twenties.
Ed's Welsh Wander.
A 3 miles StrollAround Denbigh.
Mount Wood Arch.
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