In Search of a Quiet Riverside Walk to Queensferry and Back.
A Greenfinch at bthe Riverside on Green Lane, Saltney.
One of many European robins seen today.
Moel famau above Airbus.
The Wales Coasdt Path - almost cyclist free.
Hope Mountain from the Wales Coast Path.
Common nettle in flower.
A Poppy in flower on disturbed ground by Sandycroft riveside industrial area.
A Barn swallow resting at the Sandycroft Industrial area.
The home stretch from Sandycroft Industrial area to Saltney Ferry Footbridge.
Distance: 9.9 miles. Climb: 311'.
Time: 4 hours 53 minutes. On the move walking average: 2.5 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 2.0 m.p.h.
Arriving at the Riverside on River Lane, I had great dificulty trying to decide was the tide rising or falling. The waves suggested it was rising, but it was only on seeing a floating can drifting west that I then knew the tide was on its way out. It was the wind causing the waves to form.
On the Riverside Path heading to the Saltney Ferry Footbridge, I was mildly optimistic that most cyclists from over the border would have headed for pastures new now that Boris had released them. Crossing over the bridge, I was soon made aware that lots of racer cyclists still liked to see how fast they could go on the Wales Coast Path. My biggest grumble today was the groups of cyclists that ignore the social distancing directive between themselves and me. However, I did see one friendly cyclist. I stepped of the tarmac path onto one of the passing places and was looking at a Oystercatcher on the riverside below when I heard a voice call my name. It turned out to be Fran's sister Catherine out on her daily cycle trip. after passing pleasantries, we both continued on our daily exercise.
After about 10-00, the racing cyclists seem to be far fewer and it seemed to be the turn of more sensible cyclists, often in family groups.
The breeze was quite cool, but with plenty of sunny periods, I was encouraged to go as far as the Queensferry Blue Bridge and return along the quieter south side path.
The return route was even qquieter than usual, i only aw one person walking on this side of the river and not one cyclist of any sort.
Highlights of the birds seen today were Lapwing displaying and a Skylark seen singing high in the sky.
Birds seen or heard today included: House sparrow, Black billed magpie, Woodpigeon, Mallard, Moorhen, Lesser black back gull, Herring gull, Black headed gull, Chiffchaff, Common whitethroat, Dunnock, Common blackbird, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, European robin, Winter wren, Lapwing, Skylark, Meadow pipit, Pied wagtail, Barn swallow, House martin, Common swift, Common pheasant, Carrion crow, Jackdaw and Common buzzard.
Overall a very enjoyable walk and did I get a quiet riversid walk? Nearly!
Ed's Welsh Wander.
A Countryside Round from Rhuddlan Aldi.
Distance 12.5 miles.
Rhuddlan War Memorial Sculpture - now wearing face masks to keep Rhuddlan safe.
Cows enjoying a paddle near St Asaph.
Pont Daffyd near St Asaph.
a field of Rape in bloom between Dyserth and Rhuddlan.
Small white enjoying Rape nectar.
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