Category Archives: Wild Flowers

Parbold to Appley Bridge

Posted on June 14, 2023 by crosbyman66

Audrey led this walk from Parbold to Appley Bridge. From the parking area we walked through the nature reserve to join the canal. After a short walk along the canal we followed a footpath to Lees Lane and then on … Continue reading →

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A wildlife Safari close to home.

Posted on August 14, 2021 by crosbyman66

My walk this week was through the Hightown Dunes and Meadows situated just north of Crosby Coastguard Station. This small nature reserve stretches from the Hall Road Coastguard Station to the mouth of the River Alt and and within it … Continue reading →

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Walking in a wildflower meadow.

Posted on July 15, 2021 by crosbyman66

Today I ventured just a couple of miles from home to visit the wildflower meadow in Rimrose Valley. Over the past couple of years wild flower seeds have been scattered to produce an amazing sight. There were many different species … Continue reading →

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A cabbage in the dunes.

Posted on July 3, 2021 by crosbyman66

This week I went for a short stroll through Crosby Sand-dunes which stretch south from Crosby Baths to the boundary of Liverpool Freeport. The area consists of both mobile and fixed dunes and contains a wide variety of plant life. … Continue reading →

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Natures Medicine Cupboard.

Posted on June 28, 2021 by crosbyman66

It’s almost the end of June and most of the wild flowers are in bloom. It was time for another stroll along the coast through the Hightown dunes and meadows to see what I could find. I was pleased to … Continue reading →

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Cabin Hill Trail

Posted on June 21, 2021 by crosbyman66

My walk last week was once again a local one, venturing just a few miles up the coast. I started the walk from Formby Railway Station and after a short section of road walking I joined a path signposted Hightown. … Continue reading →

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A stroll round Little Crosby.

Posted on May 20, 2021 by crosbyman66

It was a beautiful sunny afternoon so I went for a short walk round the walls of Little Crosby. Starting from Hall Road I followed the newly surfaced Dibb Lane heading for the village of Little Crosby. I then turned … Continue reading →

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A stroll through the dunes.

Posted on May 18, 2021 by crosbyman66

Yesterday I went for a short stroll along the coast. Starting from Crosby Coastguard Station I headed north through the dunes. What would I see today? There were lots of wild flowers, mainly dandelions and daisies but there were quite … Continue reading →

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A walk with nature.

Posted on July 25, 2020 by crosbyman66

On Friday afternoon I was back in Sefton village to retrace my steps on part of the walk that I had done earlier in the week. The stretch along the bank of the River Alt was very colourful with both … Continue reading →

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A stroll through Rimrose Valley.

Posted on June 27, 2020 by crosbyman66

I am continuing to find local walks and this one is just a mile from home. This shallow valley which separates Crosby from Litherland features a variety of habitats, including Reed beds, damp meadow, dry grassland and willow-carr woodland. It … Continue reading →

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