The quarry that destroyed the remains of Dyserth Castle?
At the trig point on Graig Fawr.
Barkby Beach, PrestaynWalk stats: Distance: 8.1 miles; Climb:821'.
Time:3 hours 55 minutes; Walking average: 2.6.m.p.h.;Overall walk average:2.1 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Richard, Dave J., Sue and Michel, Sue and Dave P.,Carol and Tim Dwyer.
A slightly shorter than usual walk, but on this very warm humid day this was a bonus. The sea at Prestatyn's Barkby Beach seemed very inviting, but only a few hardy souls were seen in the water. None of us showed any sort of inclination to join them! As usual onn this walk we attempted to locate any evidence of the remains of Dyserth Castle, and at least this time we ventured into the quarry that we believe was responsible for destroying the last of the remains. The views from Graig Fawr were excellent, although distant views of Snowdonia were hazy to say the least. Lunch was taken early, just before mid-day, so that we could bask in the sun ion the slopes of Graig Fawr. Again the views from the Offa's Dyke footpath across Prestatyn to the wind turbines were also superb.
Richard added "kite catcher" to his CV, having run after and catching a kite that was returned to it's distraught young owner, happily reunited with a kite that she had had since she was a baby.
A Common seal engaged our attention at the start of the day.
Birds seen or heard today included: Cormorant, Swallow, House martin, House sparrow, Woodpidgeon, Chaffinch, willow warbler, Carrion crow, Raven, Jackdaw, Blackbird, Great tit and Grasshopper warbler.
A pint or two of J.W.Lees bitter were quaffed at the Britannia Inn at Pentre Halkyn and there was still time to sit out in the garden when we got home.
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