Wirral Circular Trail

The Wirral Circular Trail passes in front of Number Fifteen. We did this walk last weekend and added in a circuit of the lake in West Kirby too. It is a gorgeous walk at any time of year, with interest added by the changing tides, light, weather and wildlife. There was much going on at the lake too, with sailing, windsurfing and people enjoying a walk in the sunshine. Just occasionally it is hard to remember it is February!

"Wildlife Wonderland"

The Wirral was on Countryfile on Sunday night and they filmed so close to Number Fifteen. Matt Baker described this area as a "Wildlife Wonderland" with 120,000 waders and wildfowl visiting during winter. He took a boat over to Hilbre Island (the rest of us have to walk!), where, as well as the birds, you can see seals both on the sandbank and swimming around the island. My photo shows the island as seen from the end of my road.