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Here we are on the beach at West Kirby. You can see people enjoying themselves on the
wide expanse of sand. Two people are riding horses. The hills of Wales can be seen in the
distance. A small group of people are walking across to Little Eye. Let us do the same. |
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We are half-way across the sand to Little Eye. Someone is crossing by car. |
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Here we are at Little Eye. We have completed the first part of our journey. Now we
need to change direction to go to the second of the islands. But first, let us have a look
around us. |
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We are looking back at West Kirby and the mainland of the Wirral peninsula. |
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Here we are looking towards Middle Hilbre, our next destination. |
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We have left Little Eye and we are getting closer to Middle Hilbre. |
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Closer still, and here are some rock pools. We could stop and look for wildlife in
these pools, but it is better if we do so on our return journey, as we know that the tide
will be coming soon. |
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Middle Hilbre is now quite close. |
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We stop to look out westwards towards the hills of Wales. So close to Middle Hilbre we
are safe, but if we were to try to cross to Wales we would be in great danger. The river
Dee, although not seen, is a barrier and the tide will soon be coming in. |
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We have reached the island of Middle Hilbre, the island with three names. Middle
Hilbre, Little Hilbre and Middle Eye. Now we have a chance to explore, safe in the
knowledge that the incoming tide cannot harm us. Here is a beach and a curious rock
formation. |
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A closer look at the curious rock formation. |
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Climbing up to the top of the island, we stand on the edge of the cliffs on the
western side. |
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Our curiousity aroused, we look closer at the cliff face. Is this a cave? There are legends associated with the caves here. Now we can rest from
our exertions and wait for the tide to come in. We can sit on the springy turf and open
our provisions. Later we can explore the island more, or go over to the main island. Perhaps we will see some seals. |
