Location: Cowbridge
Day 1 - 6 Jun 2021
Monknash Beach
Content: My first stop of the trip was Monknash Beach. Part of the Glamorgan Heritage coast you can find some amazing cliffs here
Location: Marcross
Day 1 - 6 Jun 2021
Nash Point Lighthouse
Content: I walked along the beach and then reached Nash Point and it’s lighthouse which overlooks the sea.
Location: Margam
Day 1 - 6 Jun 2021
Brombil Reservoir
Content: Brombil Reservoir is an incredible place. It’s a lovely walk through the forest and along a stream to get there, then you reach the bright blue water, such a magical sight. And it’s a great swimming spot in the summer. You can walk all around the perimeter of the reservoir. The closest parking is along a main road underneath the motorway bridge, before you reach double yellow lines.
Location: Southgate, Swansea
Day 1 - 6 Jun 2021
Southgate
Content: I parked at Southgate Car Park and walked along the coastal path / cliff head a bit. Then I sat on the cliff to admire the views and enjoy the weather.
Location: Saundersfoot
Day 1 - 6 Jun 2021
Will's field.
Content: I arrived at my campsite later in the evening. It was a really beautiful campsite just outside saundersfoot in Pembrokeshire. Will who owned the campsite was really helpful with local advice and recommendations.
Will's field.
Content: Sunset at the campsite
Location: Saundersfoot
Day 2 - 7 Jun 2021
Will's field.
Content: Breakfast at the campsite
Location: Tenby
Day 2 - 7 Jun 2021
Tenby Beach
Content: Drove into Tenby and did a little walk along the beach. There’s lot of colourful houses overlooking the beach.
Meadow Farm
Content: Joined the coastal path and started the walk towards Saundersfoot.
Location: Manorbier
Day 2 - 7 Jun 2021
Church Door Cove
Content: This small and Sandy cove is made extra special by its towering cliffs, with a giant ‘Door’ in. There’s a small car park at Lydstep Head or next to Manorbier Youth Hostel.
Location: Pembroke
Day 2 - 7 Jun 2021
Bosherston Lily Ponds
Content: A lovely walk through and around the lily ponds. You can park at the national trust Bosherston car park.
Location: Bosherston
Day 2 - 7 Jun 2021
Broadhaven South
Content: The walk around Bosherston leads you to Broadhaven South beach. A really nice, quiet and isolated beach.
Location: Pembrokeshire
Day 2 - 7 Jun 2021
St. Govan's Chapel
Content: This hidden gem is found hidden in a little cove. Driving through Bosherston village and then keep going until you get to St Govans Car Park. It’s a short walk from here to the chapel. You can walk down into the chapel and then out into the cove bellow. It’s also a great view of the chapel and the cliffs from above.
Location: Saundersfoot
Day 2 - 7 Jun 2021
Will's field.
Content: Second night at Wills Field campsite. This greenhouse has a table and chairs in for you to eat drink read and relax.
Marina Fish, Chips and More
Content: Enjoyed fish and chips (without the fish) for dinner at Saundersfoot Harbour
Location: Saundersfoot
Day 3 - 8 Jun 2021
Will's field.
Content: Another morning waking up in the tent
Will's field.
Content: Breakfast in the greenhouse at the campsite
Location: Carew
Day 3 - 8 Jun 2021
Carew Castle & Tidal Mill
Content: Paid a visit to Carew Castle and did a circular walk around the ‘moat’ and past the tidal mill. It’s the only restored tidal mill in Wales.
Carew Castle & Tidal Mill
Content: The castle was built in 1270. You can walk around the outside of the castle and past the mill for free. There’s a cafe at the castle and you can pay entry to look around the ruins.
Location: Stackpole
Day 3 - 8 Jun 2021
Barafundle Bay
Content: Parked at the Stackpole car park and made the short walk over the headland to Barafundle Bay. This beautiful beach has previously been named one of the best in the world and in the UK.
Barafundle Bay Beach
Content: Spent a while sunbathing on the beach and had a swim in the sea. The view of the beach before you walk down the steps to the sand is really worth admiring.
The Boathouse Tea-room
Content: Grabbed an ice cream and an iced coffee from the cafe by the car park to cool off after my walk.
Location: Haverfordwest
Day 3 - 8 Jun 2021
Marloes Sands
Content: Final beach stop of the day was to Marloes Sands. This remote, Sandy beach is around 1.5km long at low tide. There’s lots of cliff walks to do by this beach which give you a great view of the coastline and the sea.
The Old School Hostel
Content: I stayed at a hostel in a remote village of Trefin that night. It was very isolated and quiet and the closest shop was a petrol station around 10/15 minutes drive away. Owner of the hostel was very friendly snd helpful!
Location: Trefin
Day 3 - 8 Jun 2021
Trefin
Content: Went for a short walk through the village and down to the coastal path and little beach at the end. The sun was setting and it looked incredibly pretty.
Location: Pembrokeshire
Day 4 - 9 Jun 2021
The Blue Lagoon
Content: The Blue Lagoon at Abereiddy was formerly a slate quarry. You can park on the beach to visit which costs £4. It’s a popular spot for swimming, cliff jumping and kayaking as part of organised groups. You can jump on the coastal path here too and walk some of it.
Location: St Davids
Day 4 - 9 Jun 2021
St Davids
Content: Next stop was the smallest city in the UK, St David’s. Despite being the smallest city in the country the cathedral is vast and very impressive. You can look inside for free.
Pebbles Yard Gallery and Espresso Bar
Content: Grabbed a takeaway hot chocolate from this little cafe.
Strumble Head
Content: Took me a while to find but eventually I made it to Strumble Head and could just about see the lighthouse through the mist and the rain!
Fishguard
Content: A quick walk around Fishguard and down to the quay and the sun finally came out. You can park for free down in the lower town which is nearest to the harbour.
Location: Llechryd
Day 4 - 9 Jun 2021
Seven stars inn
Content: I then left Pembrokeshire and crossed into Ceredigion, where I stayed at a B&B for the night. I also ate in the restaurant here.
Location: Nevern
Day 5 - 10 Jun 2021
Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber
Content: First stop of the day was to this ancient burial chamber which dates back to the Neolithic age. The stones are thought to have remained in place for 5000 years. It’s free to park at and free to visit.
Location: Mwnt
Day 5 - 10 Jun 2021
Mwnt
Content: Then I headed over to Mwnt. It’s a national trust beach so you can park for free if you’re a member. There’s a nice walk here up to a viewpoint of the beach and you can also walk some of the coastal path. There’s a small church at Mwnt which dates back to the 13th century and is a grade 1 listed building. You can go inside for free.
Location: Llandysul
Day 5 - 10 Jun 2021
The Plwmp Tart
Content: Parking at Penbryn is free if you’re a National Trust member. There’s a cafe really close to the car park called the Plwmp Tart. They do amazing homemade cakes as well as lunch and drinks.
Location: Penbryn
Day 5 - 10 Jun 2021
Penbryn Beach
Content: Penbryn is a beautiful beach with some beautiful coastline. I spent a while walking along and enjoying the sunshine. There were so huge jellyfish here though!!
Location: New Quay
Day 5 - 10 Jun 2021
Tresaith
Content: Tresaith beach has a beautiful waterfall cascading down into the sea.
Creme Pen Cei
Content: This amazing ice cream parlour on the New Quay front sells all sorts of home made ice cream. I went for Biscoff but I wish I could’ve had one of everything!! New Quay harbour is a great place for dolphin spotting, I was lucky enough to see some fits poking out of the sea whilst I was eating my ice cream!
Location: Abercraf
Day 5 - 10 Jun 2021
The Hub at Abercrave
Content: I then drove across to the Brecon Beacons where I stayed the night at a B&B
Location: Coelbren
Day 6 - 11 Jun 2021
Henrhyd Waterfalls
Content: The weather was really bad the next day so I cut my day short and just headed for a shorter waterfall walk in the morning. Henrhyd Falls are easy to get to from the car park and you can walk behind the waterfall which is pretty cool!