Back on the water this morning with Pete and Olly, to complete another section of the Anglesey coastline - by sea kayak. After meeting in Holyhead and checking the weather, tides, psych levels etc, we opted to go from Rhoscolyn to Treaddeaur Bay. It was an overcast and quite chilly start as we set out from the beach at high tide.
We were soon around the headland and warmed up as we got into the rhythm.
Even without any wind, there was enough of a swell to make the journey a bit 'bouncy'. We were glad we'd decided not to attempt the Stacks and Gogarth Bay with such a big tide.
After checking out some of the rock climbing areas, we pulled onto a small beach for a leg stretch and bit of food as the sun began to come out.
There's a band of 'Pink Sandstone' that runs through the cliffs here, which with the sun shining on it, looked almost painted.
Around the corner is the famous sea arch, with enough water for us to paddle through it.
On reaching Treadduear Bay, we took a breather in a sheltered eddy before deciding to carry on to the next bay (Porth Daffach), before the 'big cliffs' of Gogarth, where we'd be committed to a big journey and difficult tides.
I carried on with Olly and Pete across the bay, then turned back to get the car from where we'd left it in Treadduear.
Luckily, there was just enough water in the bay still so that I could paddle right to the slip way and not have to drag to the boat far to the car. A very friendly dog walker also helped me to lift it onto the roof rack!
All that was left to do then, was drive round to meet the guys, pick up the other vehicle and go for a celebratory ice cream in 'The Sea Shanty'. So that's two good sections of the Anglesey coastline 'ticked off' and plenty more to go at. That's my last (planned!) day in a kayak for a few weeks now, but I'm already looking forward to our next section.
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