Today I am sad to say it’s time to leave the Gower. I have some wonderful beach walks, beautiful weather, and met some nice people.I camped for the first time at Nicholaston Farm Site which was a wonderful family run camp site with good amenities and very helpful staff. Continue reading
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Day 033 : Rhossili – Crofty
Day 032 : Southgate – Rhossili
After an Easter break with the family it’s an early morning for me as I drive down from home to start today’s walk.
I am greeted to a bright sunny morning, with the promise of the weather staying good all day. Continue reading
Day 031 : Jersey Marine – Southgate
Another big day as I take on the second city of Wales and reach the Gower, an Area of Outstanding Beauty.
There are quite a few well known people who come from Swansea, amongst whom are Harry Secombe, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bob Brydon and Dylan Thomas.
I start with an easy, flat, tranquil walk along the Tennant Canal into Swansea. It is so quiet you would not realise how close you are to a big city, a railway line and a main trunk road. Continue reading
Day 030 : Porthcawl – Jersey Marine
A seaside town and town with a strong industrial heritage.Today I leave Porthcawl, a pretty seaside town with its Grand Pavilion and seafront for the industrial powerhouse of Wales. Continue reading
Day 029 : Monknash – Porthcawl
Another delightful day of walking along cliff tops and across Sandy beaches.I again love this layering of the rocks on these cliffs. Continue reading
Day 028 : Barry Island – Monknash
To the most southerly point in Wales.
I leave Barry Island via the Knap, a small headland which at one time hosted the famous outdoor lido, once the biggest in Europe. Continue reading
Day 027 : Cardiff – Barry Island
A walk through the capital to the playground of the workers.
I start with a walk alongside Atlantic Wharf, regenerated with apartments and hotels to the Cardiff Bay area where the National Assembly of Wales is housed. Continue reading