Martin Travis
@martintravis.bsky.social
Wirral walks, photos & quizzes. #TRFC. Autistic. Deaf/acoustic neuroma. Carl Sagan enthusiast. Geographical Pedant. Advocate for vol-au-vents (especially the little pastry hats) and jetpacks. Koumpounophobic 👀
Saturday Quiz
Where on The Wirral are these four locations?
Where on The Wirral are these four locations?
February 14, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Saturday Quiz
Where on The Wirral are these four locations?
Where on The Wirral are these four locations?
February 13, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Some welcome signs that spring is on the way, from today's otherwise muddy walk
February 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Some welcome signs that spring is on the way, from today's otherwise muddy walk
Very damp underfoot in Royden Park today. Last year's oak and beech leaves still clinging on, and lots of gorse in flower.
February 12, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Very damp underfoot in Royden Park today. Last year's oak and beech leaves still clinging on, and lots of gorse in flower.
Uncanny .... it's almost like you were standing next to me! 😀👍
February 7, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Uncanny .... it's almost like you were standing next to me! 😀👍
Dinghy racing, beneath glowering skies, at West Kirby Marine Lake, this afternoon ⛵️🛟⚓️
February 7, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Dinghy racing, beneath glowering skies, at West Kirby Marine Lake, this afternoon ⛵️🛟⚓️
Saturday Quiz
Where on The Wirral are these four locations?
Where on The Wirral are these four locations?
February 7, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Saturday Quiz
Where on The Wirral are these four locations?
Where on The Wirral are these four locations?
I totally understand the ecological argument that rhododendrons are an invasive species that stifle biodiversity, but then I also find them rather magical, so I'm torn on this one🤷♂️🤔
February 6, 2026 at 1:10 PM
I totally understand the ecological argument that rhododendrons are an invasive species that stifle biodiversity, but then I also find them rather magical, so I'm torn on this one🤷♂️🤔
February 6, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Just after high tide at Pont Penarlâg / Hawarden Bridge this lunchtime. 🏴
Strange effect with the water in the flood plain channel flowing in the opposite direction to the main river channel, with the whole area looking very wet after all the recent rain.
Strange effect with the water in the flood plain channel flowing in the opposite direction to the main river channel, with the whole area looking very wet after all the recent rain.
February 4, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Just after high tide at Pont Penarlâg / Hawarden Bridge this lunchtime. 🏴
Strange effect with the water in the flood plain channel flowing in the opposite direction to the main river channel, with the whole area looking very wet after all the recent rain.
Strange effect with the water in the flood plain channel flowing in the opposite direction to the main river channel, with the whole area looking very wet after all the recent rain.
I crossed over the bridge from the Noccy today - the view of the soon to be demolished community centre stand is mostly obscured by trees from that vantage point.
February 2, 2026 at 11:37 PM
I crossed over the bridge from the Noccy today - the view of the soon to be demolished community centre stand is mostly obscured by trees from that vantage point.
Not a cheery or picturesque walk today, but went to have a look at the ongoing demolition of #Woodchurch Community Centre and Swimming baths.
I've attached a pros / cons table, but my personal thoughts are that sadly, the social, financial and criminal costs are likely to vastly outweigh savings.🤷♂️
I've attached a pros / cons table, but my personal thoughts are that sadly, the social, financial and criminal costs are likely to vastly outweigh savings.🤷♂️
February 2, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Not a cheery or picturesque walk today, but went to have a look at the ongoing demolition of #Woodchurch Community Centre and Swimming baths.
I've attached a pros / cons table, but my personal thoughts are that sadly, the social, financial and criminal costs are likely to vastly outweigh savings.🤷♂️
I've attached a pros / cons table, but my personal thoughts are that sadly, the social, financial and criminal costs are likely to vastly outweigh savings.🤷♂️
The weather has reverted to type hasn't it - dull and drizzly, and after a promising sunrise earlier, too 🤷♂️
January 31, 2026 at 10:33 AM
The weather has reverted to type hasn't it - dull and drizzly, and after a promising sunrise earlier, too 🤷♂️
No, Colin, although I did pass by there yesterday.
January 31, 2026 at 9:54 AM
No, Colin, although I did pass by there yesterday.
Saturday Quiz
Where on The Wirral are these four locations?
Where on The Wirral are these four locations?
January 31, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Saturday Quiz
Where on The Wirral are these four locations?
Where on The Wirral are these four locations?
I liked this painting in The Williamson, named 'Toxic Bunting'.
I used to feel a bit paranoid walking round posher areas, but these days I don't care so much what other people think of my wanderings, which is quite liberating 👍
I used to feel a bit paranoid walking round posher areas, but these days I don't care so much what other people think of my wanderings, which is quite liberating 👍
January 30, 2026 at 3:54 PM
I liked this painting in The Williamson, named 'Toxic Bunting'.
I used to feel a bit paranoid walking round posher areas, but these days I don't care so much what other people think of my wanderings, which is quite liberating 👍
I used to feel a bit paranoid walking round posher areas, but these days I don't care so much what other people think of my wanderings, which is quite liberating 👍
Had a walk through Oxton village today, en route to The Williamson Art Gallery & Museum.
St Saviours church dominates the skyline, sitting atop the ridge. Nice to see my first daffodils of 2026, enjoy the architecture of the grand buildings, plus a very literal impromptu road sign adornment. 👢👍
St Saviours church dominates the skyline, sitting atop the ridge. Nice to see my first daffodils of 2026, enjoy the architecture of the grand buildings, plus a very literal impromptu road sign adornment. 👢👍
January 30, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Had a walk through Oxton village today, en route to The Williamson Art Gallery & Museum.
St Saviours church dominates the skyline, sitting atop the ridge. Nice to see my first daffodils of 2026, enjoy the architecture of the grand buildings, plus a very literal impromptu road sign adornment. 👢👍
St Saviours church dominates the skyline, sitting atop the ridge. Nice to see my first daffodils of 2026, enjoy the architecture of the grand buildings, plus a very literal impromptu road sign adornment. 👢👍
My elderly neighbours love an al fresco toilet feature! 🤩👍
January 30, 2026 at 8:51 AM
My elderly neighbours love an al fresco toilet feature! 🤩👍
January 30, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Ta.
Aye, a good flow over the waterfall! 👍
Aye, a good flow over the waterfall! 👍
January 29, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Ta.
Aye, a good flow over the waterfall! 👍
Aye, a good flow over the waterfall! 👍
Yep, that's a big area geographically, and a lot of people, to be responsible for
January 28, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Yep, that's a big area geographically, and a lot of people, to be responsible for
Nice colours today too, from wild primrose, snowdrops, brown beech leaves, slill clinging on, and gorse.
January 28, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Nice colours today too, from wild primrose, snowdrops, brown beech leaves, slill clinging on, and gorse.
I've been neglecting my walking recently, due to a combination of the dreary weather and arthritic knee pain, but today was too good an opportunity to miss some all too rare sunshine.
Route took me through Arrowe Park to Royden Park - Arrowe & Greasby Brooks flowing well.
Route took me through Arrowe Park to Royden Park - Arrowe & Greasby Brooks flowing well.
January 28, 2026 at 2:45 PM
I've been neglecting my walking recently, due to a combination of the dreary weather and arthritic knee pain, but today was too good an opportunity to miss some all too rare sunshine.
Route took me through Arrowe Park to Royden Park - Arrowe & Greasby Brooks flowing well.
Route took me through Arrowe Park to Royden Park - Arrowe & Greasby Brooks flowing well.
The new houses are almost complete now aren't they. Both of these photos are from a while back.
January 26, 2026 at 10:31 PM
The new houses are almost complete now aren't they. Both of these photos are from a while back.