Pembrokeshire

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

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

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.

It’s eight months since I was last in Wales. The plan is to hike for eight days, completing the wonderful Pembrokeshire Coast Path and reaching the southern edge of Snowdonia. I travelled down yesterday and stayed at Broad Haven YHA.

Tom, who looks after the Dale Fort infrastructure, gives me a chilly early morning tour of the grounds, with sweeping views across the sea. Apparently the photographer and coastal walker, Quintin Lake, also stayed here. I’ve long admired his breathtaking

A grey, wet, and windy morning to be crossing the exposed Cleddau Bridge, followed by the bridge over the Neyland Marina. Coastal walking is not all sunrises and sunsets. Head down into the wind, I dredge up a line by

White paws are circling the tent, but they vanish in a tinkling scarper when I move to open the flap; sunlight streams in. The Wavecrest cafe at West Angle Bay does not open until 11, but they kindly fill my

I’m up early, excited about today’s walk, which covers some of the highlights of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. It’s Saturday, and all the red flags are furled, allowing me access through the Castlemartin firing range. The Carboniferous Limestone cliffs and

The storms have passed, so time to head back to Pembrokeshire. My pack only weighs 11.5Kg for a week’s hiking, including The Old Ways, which I will try to read despite always falling asleep early in the tent. To avoid