HILBRE ISLAND.15-7-12.

Having worked 7-7 nights i woke at midday and to my surprise it was sunny.I came downstairs and after having breakfast i said to Julie "come on,lets go to Hilbre Island",and we were setting off just after 12.30 Parking at West Kirby we set off across the sand on a beautiful sunny day.

After a 1 mile walk you reach Little Eye,the smallest of the 3 islands.

Little Eye with Little Hilbre yonder.

Leaving Little Eye.

Although sunny the northerly wind had a bite to it.We soon reached Little Hilbre A.K.A. Middle Eye.

Little Hilbre is a lot bigger than Little Eye with nice rock formations on its west side.

Below,the causeway across to Hilbre.

Hilbre is the largest island,we passed the Bunter Sandstone which looked great in the sunshine.

Nearing the ruined lifeboat station.

Looking across to Wales.

Close up of fishermen on sandbank.

After visiting  the lifeboat station and watching the seals we rounded the island and dropped down to the east shore for the return.

Returning to Little Hilbre we sat at the south side sheltered from the wind and sat sunbathing and people watching.

 Returning to West Kirby we had a massive ice cream before setting off to the Cottage Loaf pub in Caldy for a sunday dinner.This little walk is 4 miles long with 100 feet of ascent.

MILEAGE WALKED   324
ASCENT                      75,200
TOPS                            69.