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Walking Group One 25th April 2024
Five hardy souls collected today at Happy Valley for the first Hill Walk of the year .The temperature was cool with a North Easterly wind blowing and a hint of rain on arrival.
Off we set heading towards Russadale Quarry, spotting a Buzzard on the way.Turning into the footpath we remained sheltered from the wind all the way to the top of the hill.
The sun was out at the Quarry and a Greenshank was feeding at the edge of the Lochan. Then it was up the Peat road to the summit with spectacular views across Stenness and Harray Lochs, plus a view of the Closed Road beyond the Watch Stone. On the other side we looked over the Flow and down towards the Oil Platform and South Ronaldsay
Then it was back down after a stop for a snack and finally a walk around Happy Valley itself. The Daffodils planted by James and others were looking lovely and the Bluebells are days away from opening. Then it was on to a well deserved lunch at the Pier Cafe, having walked 4 miles and gone up 800 feet (and down again )
The next walk will be on Friday 24th May and hopefully more hills and views.
Keep moving.
U3A Walking Group - 9 December 2021
by Tim Wright - 18:53 on 09 December 2021
Twelve U3A members plus one old friend from Lands End met at the Point of Ness on a calm morning. Initial mist and drizzle cleared immediately and we set off for Warbeth Beach along the cliff walk. There were lots of birds to be seen on the rocks including 50 or so Purple Sandpipers.
After stop at Warbeth Beach to collect our breath we headed up to the Gun View point. A quick photo opportunity was taken as the view was good and clear. Then it was back to the Ness through the campsite.
After the disappointment of the two previous walks due to weather issues, it was nice to get out cover 3 1/2 miles on a fine Winter morning with plenty of chat.
The next walk will be Friday 14th January, details and reminder nearer the day when we have an idea of the forecast.
Happy Christmas and keep moving, Tim.
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