The Wat's Dyke Way path through Coed Llwybr-y-bi.
On the Wat's Dyke Way path through Coed Llwybr-y-bi.
Fallen trees block the he Wat's Dyke Way path through Coed Llwybr-y-bi.
Liverpool Cathedral on the skyline.
Looking a cross the Dee Estuary towards Hilbre Island Wat's Dyke Way near Coeti-Llwyd.
"Why can't we come with you?"
Looking across the Dee Estuary as we descendedTyn y Pistyll.
Unlike the young calves seen earlier, these sheep couldn't get away quick enough!
I was in front at the time, so was it just me that they were trying to get away from or just people?
Looking across the Dee Estuary as we descended from The Moor.
Final views looking north across the Dee Estuary as we descended from The Moor.
Walk stats: Distance: 8.2 miles. Climb: 1025'.
Time: 4 hours 58 minute. On the move walking average:2.3 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 1.8 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Nigel and David S.
The forecast today was pretty good, although there was always the chance of a shower particularly in the morning. We did get one heavy shower near Ffordd-y-Dre, but we were able to shelter under the cover of the tree canopies that crossed above the road. I looked at the "Dark Sky" ap on my phone and it suggested the rain would stop in about 8 minutes. It was in fact a little longer, but it was well worth sheltering for an extra couple of minutes or so.
We set off, knowing that the first challene would be the Wat's Dyke Way through Coed Llwybr-y-bi, oftenvery muddy even in the Summer.
However the problem today was much worse, with many of the steps badly needing attention and higher up had been blocked completely by several trees that had fallen across the stepped path.
Reaching the open field was a great relief. Views today were pretty good, but were rather poor after the excellent views that we had last week.
after our rain delay, we decided to miss out the northern section of the walk mand headed along the road back to Holywell.
Lunch was taken, as we often do in the Remberance Garden in Holywell.
After lunch we set off from Holywell, heading across The Moor, once again giving us good views across the Dee Estuary, before descending towards Greenfield Valley.
David S persuaded us to take a short cut through a cemetery, and was heard to say "I struggled to get out" as he went through the exit kissing gate. A postman over heard him and had visions of someone trying to get out of one of graves in the cemetery!
The final part of the walk was the steady gentle climb along the former railway track back to Holywell and the start.
Overall a good and enjoyable walk and all ready for a descent pint at the Britannia Inn at Haly. Unfortunately it was closed and some of ended up having refreshments at the Fox and Grapes in Hawarden. Weetwood's Eastgate Bitter was one that we tried, but Moorhouse's Pendle Pride was in much better nick.
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