Today was the final day of a three day 'expedition' that I've been helping to lead. Having spent all day yesterday in the mountains, the group opted for being by the coast today, which matched up nicely with the weather and tides. We began the hike by being dropped off, so that we could visit the tiny church on the Island as the tide was far out.
A southerly journey then took place, along the rocky shore, taking in the sights and sounds along the way. One of the students really knew his birds and pointed out the Sandmartin's nests along with plenty of other sea birds.
The views over to the distant Lleyn Peninsula were superb.
On reaching the estuary, we were presented with the challenge of the river crossing.
The state of the tide meant that we could just make it across without too much drama, although we did carry dry bags to put our kit into.
On the wide sandy beach, we decided to stop and go for a swim. The wind was chilling us (me!) down, but everyone seemed to be hardly noticing it!
Dried off, we walked barefoot along the side of the dunes, on wonderfully warm sand, up to the road, where our minibus had been left. A fantastic hike.
This was followed by a super sociable evening as we bumped into some friends on the way to the lake, so swam together, completing Clare's seven consecutive day challenge to have a bikini swim! Dried off and shivering we drove up the hill to Nick's where a BBQ was already lit and hot brews soon provided. A grand evening of chat by the fireside with good company ensued...
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