Eurasian curlew in the field opposite Craig-y-Don shore.
Donkeys in the field west of the Little Orme.
Enjoying the view across the bay towards the Great Orme.
Looking towards the North Wales Coast from the trig point on Little Orme Head.
Porth Dyniewaid and over forty Grey Seals.
At least one seal pup in Porth Dyniewaid.
More Porth Dyniewaid seal pups?
Heading towards Rhos-on-Sea along the "beach".
Llys Euryn and our lunch spot.
Panorama from the Summit Trail on the west side of Bryn Euryn.
At the trig point on Bryn Euryn.
The Little Orme from the north side of Bryn Euryn.
Eurasian curlew in the field opposite Craig-y-Don shore.
Walk stats: Distance: 8.6 miles. Climb: 2034' wind assisted GPS reading in reality about1200'.
Time: 4 hours 37'. On the move walking average: 2. m.p.h. Overall walk average: 1.9 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Nigel and Mike.
As we set off, it was quite cool due to the South easterly wind, but at least it was dry.
As we climbed to the trig point on Little Orme Head, the wind became even stronger, so after enjoying the views in all directions we didn't waste any time lingering on the top.
Arriving in the quarry overlooking Porth Dyniewaid, we weren't disappointed as there were over forty Grey seals in the cove, including several seal pups.
The tide was out far enough for us to walk along the pebbly beach towards Rhos-on Sea, but it was long before we decided it was easier to walk along the footpath by the road.
Lunch was taken at the ruins of Llys Euryn, a well sheltered spot much appreciated.
After lunch we followed the well signed Summit Trail path that gently climbed to the trig point on the top of Bryn Euryn.
Although much of the last few milers of the walk was along minor roads and we avoided the boggy fields and broken footbridge across the Afon Wydden by taking the road past the Queens Head in Glanwydden (currently undergoing a major refurbishment).
We arrived back at the car, having had a good walk, with boots only slightly muddy but thankfully having completed the entire walk without a drop of rain.
Birds seen or heard today included: Eurasian curlew, Oystercatcher, Common starling, Carrion crow, Rook, Jackdaw, Raven, Herring gull, Common blackbird and Black-billed magpie.
After walk drinks were at the Britannia Inn at Pentre Halkyn, where the Lees bitter (served as it should b) was enjoyed by all. Only one of the group was able to enjoy a second pint of the amber nectar!
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