The first enclosed path leaving Danger Point.
The next enclosed path on the way to Ffynnongroyw.
The mining memorial on the edge of Ffynnongroyw.
One of the information boards at the mining memorial at Ffynnongroyw.
Another mining memorial outside Ffynnongroyw Village Hall.
The War Memorial outside Ffynnongroyw Village Hall.
All Saints Church at Ffynnongroyw.
I Have always wondered what is on the other side of this footbridge.
Looking towards Mostyn Docks from the footbridge.
Herring gulls on the sea.
The incoming tide at Ffynnongroyw.
An unusual pine tree next to the path on the way to Mostyn Docks.
The Mostyn Viewpoint information board.
Another path keeping you away from the road.
The former Mostyn Station - now a house.
The Coastal Path near Mostyn Docks.
Autumnal oak leaves.
Autumnal silver birch leaves.
The Coastal Path lined with Silver birch trees.
It looks like we must be getting close to the sea.
Looking towards Mostyn Docks.
A ship moored up at Mostyn Docks.
The incoming tide near Mostyn Dock.
Clear views of the Wirral.
Looking across the fields to the Duke of Lancaster (Fun Ship) at Llannerch-y-Mor.
The Coastal Path to Llannerch-y-Mor.
The last information board seen today.
Another clear view of the Wirral and the Red Rocks area.
The tide was still coming in as I approached the Duke of Lancaster.
The reason why I had to go back and use to the "High Tide Alternative Coastal Path".
Final views of the Duke of Lancaster from the railway bridge on the "High Tide Alternative Coastal Path" to Llannerch-y-Mor.
Distance: 7.8 milesClimb: 141'.
Time: 3 hours 19 minutes. On the move walking average: 2.9 m.p.h. Overall walking average: 2.4 m.p.h.
Temperature: 20 Celsius in the Sun at Llanerch-y-Mor.
BWF: 0-1 at a guess. No more than Light air.
I arrived at Station Road, Talacre at just before 10-00. I got talking to another solo walker, but he was heading to Abergele.
This was a walk that included the Coastal Path around Ffynnongroyw and Mostyn Dock that I hadn't done before. The first part from Danger Point was a little disappointing, as it followed a path between high hedges, so views were non-existent! After walking through Ffynnongroyw, I came to a footbridge over the railway that I haven't always wondered what was on the other side. Today, I was able to find out. It just led to the shore.
There was a fair bit of road walking, but thankfully, it was always on a pavement. The section by Mostyn Dock was well done, and largely followed a tree-lined path, but again no views.
Eventually, I reached the Coastal Path leading to the Duke of Lancaster (Fun Ship) at Llannerch-y-Mor. Here, I had the best views of the day. The Sun was shining, the sky was bright blue and the Wirral could clearly be seen.
However, I was soon to encounter a problem that I hadn't envisaged! I knew it was a pretty big tide, but hadn't realised that the path under the railway bridge at Llanerch-y-Mor gets flooded whenever there is a larger tide. I knew now! I had to retrace my steps and take the "High tide alternative path" to Llanberch-y-Mor.
I arrived at the Aberkhan at 13-00, just enough time to change myself shirt, have a drink before catching the 13-28 bus Shotton. I ended up having a meal and a pint in the Central Hotel, before catching the 16-20 bus home.
Birds seen or heard today included: House sparrow, Common blackbird, Goldfinch Long tailed tit, European robin, Cetti warbler, Herring gull, Jackdaw, Carrion crow and Black headed gull.
Overall, an enjoyable walk, but not one I am likely to do again.
At least I can now say that I have walked on almost all the Coastal Path from Chester to Morfa Conwy, even though it has been done in lots of short sections.
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