A glance through the dark window confirms the ominous weather forecast — raging winds and torrential rain — not the time to catch a speculative bus south to fill in the last gap between New Quay and Llanrhystud. I pad […]
Day 161: Aberystwyth to Borth Read More »
The bus drops me at Sarnau for a challenging 20-mile hike to Aberaeron. The long journey means a late start, so there may not be sufficient daylight hours. I’ll just go with the flow. It’s a glorious morning, with the
Day 160: Penbryn to New Quay Read More »
At risk of missing my stop, I’m desperately trying to stay awake on the early morning bus to Cardigan and the official start of the Ceredigion Coast Path. On arrival, several men are ambling round town in shorts despite the
Day 159: Cardigan to Penbryn Read More »
The town nestles below the University. I like the place already, with its second-hand bookshops, vinyl record store and narrow streets leading to the ruined castle on the seafront. A quiet Sunday morning; the students are either not back yet
Day 158: Llanrhystud to Aberystwyth Read More »
Fishguard is dark and quiet. The Co-op is open for coffee and a croissant. “You can’t camp in here mate!” Too early for morning wit. At the bus stop, several women are queueing for a special “Les Miserables” coach to
Day 157: Newport to Cardigan Read More »
Yesterday was a shock to the system after a mince-pie-filled festive break; I slept from 9pm to 8am. I’m glad it’s a short walk today. The path winds down to the pretty harbour at Lower Town before climbing up to
Day 156: Fishguard to Newport Read More »
A new year begins and a lull in the train strikes allows a return to Wales. The plan is to hike for eight days, completing the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and the 60-mile Ceredigion Coast Path, before reaching the southern edge
Day 155: Trefin to Fishguard Read More »
Yorkshire is the setting for my final walk of the year. After travelling up to Hull by train, the few remaining hours of daylight give me the opportunity to follow the Victoria Dock Heritage Trail, enlivened with the occasional sculpture.
Days 151-154: Hull to Hornsea Read More »
The good news is that Zpacks are kindly sending me a replacement tent, to support my adventures. In the meantime, I’m taking advantage of a reasonable weather window to complete Lincolnshire over four days. Today is forecast as the only
Days 147-150: Skegness to Hull Read More »
I slept well, too well, such that I’m a little late heading off for what is a challenging 21-mile hike through one of the most remote parts of Pembrokeshire. The cliffs are lit up by the gorgeous early morning light.
Day 146: St Davids to Trefin Read More »