Tag Archives: photography

259 evening – Hilbre Island

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

The rocks here are very red – the Wirral’s own version of Ayers Rock. But is the tide coming in faster than I can run? Continue reading →

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259 Heswall to West Kirby

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

I meet a horse in a Mackintosh, resist an ice cream van, and walk on water… well, almost. Continue reading →

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258 Neston to Heswall

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

The footpath follows the line of the coast, but the sea is now a green expanse of marsh. Continue reading →

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257 pm Neston to Parkgate

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

I battle through reeds and long grasses, before reaching a seaside resort that is no longer by the sea. Continue reading →

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257 am Shotton to Neston

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

I find a ‘new’ cycle route, take photos of flowers, and walk past a firing range – all with Bruce Springsteen thrumming in my head. Continue reading →

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256 Shotton to Chester

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

Bridges, cyclists and podcasts. And I reach the END of the Wales Coast Path. Continue reading →

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255 pm Flint to Connah’s Quay

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

The power station looms. Four chimneys, elegant, like tall sentinels rising out of the mist.
Continue reading →

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255 am Greenfield to Flint

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

Today is a walk of two halves. First a pleasant stroll along the shore of the Dee Estuary… Continue reading →

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254 Prestatyn to Greenfield

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

An egret, sea holly, sinking sands, a leaning lighthouse, orchids and a ghost ship… all in a day’s walk. Continue reading →

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253 Colwyn Bay to Prestatyn

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

I discover a working quarry, sniff an unpleasant smell, and meet the Flying Scotsman. Continue reading →

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