Month: <span>July 2016</span>

Despite a cold and showery day we were surprised, but very pleased, by how many people turned up for the late evening Glow Worm walk on 1st July, nearly 30 of us.
Even more surprising was that some were from Llandudno! – but it turned out they were staying at the Bear Inn for the weekend and, having seen our advertising poster, were curious to see what a Glow Worm was.
In the end we saw about 25 of them, gently glowing in the long grass at the edge of the railway line. A curious creature and locally very scarce. You can read more about them here

Despite the generally terrible June weather, the skies brightened on the 22nd and the sun even came out for the evening walk around the Wollerton Wetlands, but the weather beforehand perhaps accounted for the smaller than usual number of people attending.
By chance, the Probation Service had strimmed the wetland paths the day before, so access was particularly easy. After a wander around the wetlands, the group then walked beyond the bypass up to Helshaw Grange, enjoying the views.

If you’ve not been before, do visit this interesting area. Details can be found in our group’s ‘Walk 5’ leaflet – see our webpage for a downloadable pdf copy or find hardcopies available locally.