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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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