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A day out to Rhosniegr

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A day out to Rhosniegr

Post by roughcutter » Fri Jul 17, 2020 1:43 pm

Last Tuesday after four months of being locked down and slowly going "stair crazy", I finally got the chance of a brief escape, so opted for a day at Valley. Weather wasn't too brill but I reckon Tuesday was probably about the best of a bad bunch, either way I didn't care (even if it rained), it was just good to get out there. All the activity was on Runway 31 - Rhosniegr end, my favourite part of Valley. I never ever thought that I would enjoy photographing Hawks so much as I did that day :) .
Rhosniegr is a wonderful spot, great for pictures from any angle, lovely beaches/sand dunes, with a meandering tributary going out to sea, lots of wild life. And the local chippy is boss :thumb:
Anyway a few shots of the residents;
ImageA06X7373 by Mark Lewis, on Flickr

ImageA06X7387 by Mark Lewis, on Flickr

ImageA06X7510 by Mark Lewis, on Flickr

ImageA06X7458 by Mark Lewis, on Flickr

ImageA06X7572 by Mark Lewis, on Flickr

ImageA06X7532 by Mark Lewis, on Flickr

ImageA06X7691 by Mark Lewis, on Flickr

ImageA06X7700 by Mark Lewis, on Flickr

ImageA06X7709 by Mark Lewis, on Flickr

ImageA06X7819 by Mark Lewis, on Flickr

ImageA06X7855 by Mark Lewis, on Flickr

ImageA06X7917 by Mark Lewis, on Flickr

ImageA06X7937 by Mark Lewis, on Flickr

ImageA06X8020 by Mark Lewis, on Flickr

ImageA06X8104 by Mark Lewis, on Flickr

ImageA06X8130 by Mark Lewis, on Flickr

ImageA06X8148 by Mark Lewis, on Flickr

Cheers MarkL :thumb:
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Re: A day out to Rhosniegr

Post by IMarsh » Fri Jul 17, 2020 3:26 pm

Great set, thanks for sharing

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Re: A day out to Rhosniegr

Post by csnewton2701 » Fri Jul 17, 2020 4:02 pm

Great set. I really need to get over there.

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Re: A day out to Rhosniegr

Post by Mike » Fri Jul 17, 2020 4:05 pm

Very nice indeed. :) :thumb:

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Re: A day out to Rhosniegr

Post by binbrook87 » Fri Jul 17, 2020 6:02 pm

Lovely set. I must say those Hawks do look good in today's grey world, shame the Texans aren't marked up yet.

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Re: A day out to Rhosniegr

Post by Ferrari » Fri Jul 17, 2020 6:07 pm

Great. Hoping to sneak off there for a day when on family holiday in Wales next month.

Thanks for posting.

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Re: A day out to Rhosniegr

Post by Blackcat1 » Fri Jul 17, 2020 6:10 pm

Lovely selection. I should have been there in May! Thanks to Covid it was no-go, oh well fingers X for next year!
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Re: A day out to Rhosniegr

Post by Alan425 » Fri Jul 17, 2020 7:53 pm

Some nice shots there, you've whetted my appetite for my trip to Valley in October! Was supposed to be on Anglesey last week, but with covid was not to be.
The Rhosniegr end looks good. I've not tried that end before, what is it like for parking?

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Re: A day out to Rhosniegr

Post by roughcutter » Fri Jul 17, 2020 9:56 pm

There is plenty of parking space at the Rhosniegr end, however drive slowly and carefully when you arrive there. The entrance is at the side of the Anglesey Golf Club, but the track is very badly rutted, there are pot holes everywhere and a lot of sand erosion. There is also a wooden bailey bridge which leads to the end of the end of the runway, but there are warning signs advising not to drive over it. :cool:
Thanks for the feedback guys. :thumb:
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Re: A day out to Rhosniegr

Post by Alan425 » Fri Jul 17, 2020 10:55 pm

Thanks roughcutter.

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Re: A day out to Rhosniegr

Post by paddyboy » Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:12 am

Hi Mark :P

You certainly made the most of your trip :thumbs:

Thanks for posting :thumb:

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Re: A day out to Rhosniegr

Post by Imac » Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:56 am

Top set Mark :clap: Despite the weather and light the images look great, nice work :thumbs: Thanks for posting and keep safe out there :thumb:

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Re: A day out to Rhosniegr

Post by roughcutter » Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:01 am

Thanks again for your kind comments Gents. Coningsby/Waddo next.... :)
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Re: A day out to Rhosniegr

Post by Seahawk 11 » Sat Jul 18, 2020 12:53 pm

Great set of photos, I have been there a couple of times, also I agree the chip shop is well worth a visit,

Rob

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