Wading in the sea.......
Once again, we were blessed with fantastic weather. It took us 2 hours to drive to Grange-Over-Sands (the end point of the walk) in time to catch the train to Arnside (the start of the walk) at 12.30pm. Grange-Over-Sands is one of the most scenic train stations I have ever seen - with views overlooking Morecambe bay.
Led by Cedric Robinson MBE and accompanied by about 500 other walkers, we set off at the blow of a whistle.
The walk started off along a very rocky and muddy route along the coast before passing through a caravan site further inland. After a wee stop in which food was consumed and long trousers were rolled up, we headed out towards the estuary. It all felt rather firm underfoot despite the odd wobbly, jelly-like, potential quicksand sections. Pale clean legs were soon splattered with mud thanks to splashbacks from neighbouring walkers. There were lots of dogs running around having a field day! I had my eyes set on a little black poodle and a king charles spaniel - they were just
sooo cute!
Mesmerised by the clear blue skies overhead and its reflection on the water underfoot, I took over 140 photos! Soon it became clear why we had been advised to wear shorts/quick drying trousers. Alas! My attempts at rolling my trousers up were in vain! Before long, I found myself wading deeper and deeper into the sea water with my hands up in the sky to keep my walking pole dry. The water was cold, but not too cold. And yes Cedric, my knickers did get wet!
The next part of the walk was across a sandy part of the estuary - with some risk of quicksand and to my delight, lots of samphire (albeit a bit beyond the season)! Just in case one didn't get wet and muddy in the first 3.5 hours of the walk, the final squelchy bit of the walk took care of that. Despite the good coverage of grass, the terrain was very wet and muddy. Perfect combination for slips and falls.
At about the 4 hour mark, the walking group naturally formed a single file as we walked through the stone stile gap. After shaking hands with Cedric and exchanging pleasantries about the walk, we made our way back to Grange-Over-Sands and devoured David's delicious homemade orange jaffa cake before setting off home. Tired after a long day out. But feeling elated from the lovely day and equally fantastic company.
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