Whinnyfold is a wonderful spot. Lily and I went for a walk south of the village along the narrow cliff top path. I had read that plans are in hand to upgrade this path from Whinnyfold to Colieston so I thought I would have a look at the current condition of the path.
The first problem was how to find the start of the path. In the end I eventually found an old post with a worn arrow pointing between some of the houses in the right general direction. Before long we found a signpost nailed in a most unusual way, but clearly confirming we were on the right path.
Work has obviously already been going on because there is a new gate and bridge made out of sleepers. However further on I spotted two styles, indicating a route across a field. But there was no fence round the field, so the stiles looked rather lonely!
Even although the sky was grey and the wind was blowing, the views down to the sea were spectacular with the waves crashing on the rocks and the occasional fulmar soaring up and eyeing us suspiciously. I really must come here again when the sky is blue and see if I can get some pictures that celebrate the colour of cliffs and sea and sky. As with all these seascape pictures I will have to make sure that in tide is in, the sun is in the right place,and it is best with a strong wind to whip up the waves. But that is for the future, and I may even be able to walk on the renovated path.
My grandsons, Blair and Lochlann love Whinnyfold too. Not for them a cliff top walk. No, they love to go down the zig-zag cliff path to the stony beach below and spend hours throwing stones.
This is their ideal beach. And Lily seems to like it too, barking at the splashes when the stones hit the water.
Post boxes can be wonderful photographic subjects. I am sure that this little box at the entrance toWhinyfold has been photographed thousands of times. A lovely splash of colour on a grey day.
On my way back to Hatton I stopped at Bridgend Farm where the lambs agreed to pose for me.
Though I am not so sure that the ewe was so happy!
