Red Wharf Bay to Amlwch

We're away for three days though we don't reach Red Wharf Bay until lunch time and then we have to walk all the way round to the pub on the shore before stopping for something to eat. Nice and sunny there with loads of people trying to park.

Then he goes back to the car so we continue towards Moelfre. Now this may be a coast path but it's far from level. We were up and down steps and slopes in the woods after Benllech Bay but we kept up the pace and enjoyed the views and smells. She was so busy looking at plants, I had to keep waiting for her.

Then we saw our destination on the far side of a beach. Nearly there! Well not quite. But when we did reach Moelfre they went to a cafe for tea and cake (nothing for me).

We then drove to Amlwch where they'd booked a hotel for two nights - dog friendly of course.

The next day he joined us for the first part of the walk towards the old lighthouse in Moelfe. We continued towards Llaneilian while he looked round the museum. The weather was cool and breezy but sunny with clear skies. Once again, it was up and down with quite a few streams for a drink and a paddle (or swim) so I kept cool.

Then we came across this sign. Panic!!! Luckily there was a diversion along the lanes which were quite pretty but with no views of the sea.

Then there was a gradual climb up a hill and we followed the path inland along one side of an estuary to reach the main road.

The path soon left the road to cross the river where Ian was waiting for us. They had a long lunch in the car watching birds. I had a rest before we set off along the beach and left him to climb up lanes passing a church and some interesting buildings before returning to the sea.

For those with good eyesight, there were views of the Gop behind us (strange to look back on our hill) and ahead was the Isle of Man looking like a grey sea serpent.

We met him near the lighthouse and walked back to the car up a steep road climb after 11 miles.

The next day was drizzly so she had to put on her waterproofs (luckily I'm born with a good coat).

I found this lovely little pool by a bridge.

When she left Llaneilian she'd planned to meet him back in Amlwch for a coffee then continue to Bull Bay but the cafe was closed. Change of plan.

We skirted the harbour and headed to Amlwch town car park then drove home.

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