An Alternative Outdoor Walk

On the morning after the club’s Christmas Dinner night before, a lot of us had expected rain and the sunshine had taken us by surprise, although the steady wind made sure over 30 of us were warmly wrapped up and sporting beanies with some even feeling the need for gloves.  We set off from Outdoor Alternative in Rhoscolyn – the scene of the previous evening's feasting and dancing – towards Borthwen Bay and then turned eastwards to follow the coastal paths above the cliffs.

The wind had a significant influence on the sea meeting the coastline with many inlets being full of sea foam, formed not by pollutants but by the churning of organic material in the water.  Walking along the tops of the cliffs was rewarded with some spectacular views as the obvious swell and waves produced an impressive show of massive sprays, reaching far above the cliffs.  The wind made it difficult to stand steady enough to get photos of the erupting water but I managed to capture some reasonable images.

stormy seas

Reaching the end of the cliffs at Silver Bay set the scene for a stop for snacks and a chat before heading up through the pinewoods, enjoying the shelter that the trees afforded from the wind, before following the quiet lanes back to Cerig-yr-adar.