Hilbre Island Walk

Those present: Margaret Baldock, Christine Beeston, Andrew Croughton, Dave Dillon, Roger Dyke, Jim and Sandy Gregson, Martin Heaton, Alan (L) Jones, Phil Ramsbottom, Zoë Talks, Brian Taylor, Chris Thickett, Peter Walker, Frank and Margaret Williams, Dave Wylie.

 

This is a very late meet report, and I am very sorry - I hope I haven't missed anyone - thanks to Roger for his great photos, which allowed me to identify people.

This was supposed to be a climbing meet to Dovestones Edge, but Foot and Mouth meant I had to cast around for something else to do, so a walk to Hilbre Island was the alternative. There was a good turnout despite the short notice, and it was even better when we reached Hilbre and found Andrew, Dave and Margaret looking out for us from the watchtower. Restrictions were lifted just in time for us to add a coastal walk and return through the scenic delights of West Kirby and the Wirral Way (top tip, when organizing walks through built up areas, check loos are available to avoid delays) as well as the walk out to the islands and back. The walk to Hilbre is lovely and well worth a repeat around February for the birds, so I'm told, and it was nice to at least be in wide open (if flat) spaces for a change. Thanks to all for coming along, and special thanks to Alan Jones for providing such an excellent spread with cakes and endless tea!

Christine Beeston