Route: Maryport
Area: West Cumbria
Date of walk: 7th March 2015
Walkers: Andrew Gilly Phil and Denise
Distance: 1 mile
Weather: Very windy!
It was blowing a gale all morning and a fell walk would have been dangerous if not impossible, and even a low level walk didn’t appeal in these conditions
We decided to drive to Maryport as there was a good chance of dramatic seas. This proved to be a good decision. When we reached the promenade the tide was up and the sea was raging, with huge waves crashing against the wall
We walked along the prom for a while but progress was very hard in the teeth of the gale force wind, so we headed over to the harbour and wandered around looking at the fishing boats, some of which have seen better days
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Male red squirrel in the garden this morning as we waited (in vain) for the weather to improve
Later on, the promenade at Maryport
It would have been unsafe to walk on the promenade itself - we were on the road with a low concrete wall in front, out of of sight
Zooming in with the lens - I’m keeping well clear despite appearances
Maryport lighthouse can just be seen through the foam
Denise tries to take a photo of Phil and Gilly
But they all get distracted
We head to the harbour
None of the boats are venturing out to sea on a day like this
Some of the boats look as though they will never go to sea again - but the colours are wonderful
Last shot of the harbour before we seek shelter in the nearby cafe
