Another Great Orme Round.
Misty views towards Anglesey as we set off along Marine Drive.
A sad looking boating lake without any water.
Distance: 7.5 miles. Climb: 1427'.
Time: 4 hours 41 ninutes. On the move waking average: 2.0 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 1.6 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn and Mike.
Group: Martyn and Mike.
A later start than ususual, as the forecast suggested rain upto about 10-00, so we didn't leave Saltney until just after 09-00. It proved the right decision as the rain had moved on by the time we arrived at the West Shore.
It seems strange to see the boating lake drained, presumeably to allow necessary work to be carried before the Summer season 2021.
Our walk today started by following Marine Drive and then using the Monk's Path to reach the summit plateau.
We had the trig point to ourselves, a rarity in itself, before descending into Happy Valley where we had lunch in the shelter with views down the valley towards the pier.
After a leisurely lunch, we returned to the summit plateau using the path on the south side of the ski slopes, before descending the "Igam ogam" to the "invalids walk" path and back to the West Shore and the start.
Distant views weren't crystal clear, but at times the light was quite atmospheric, especially towards the end of the walk and the Sun had started to go down.
Birds seen or heard today were very few, but did include: European robin, Carrion crow, Meadow pipit, Common blackbird, Jackdaw, Herring gull and Red billed chough.
Overall a very enjoyable walk and the first time for a long time that I have been able to walk with a friend from across the border! It needed to be celebrated with a suitable drink from a local hostelry, but alas the Welsh Government has banned all pubs from selling all alcoholic drinks!
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