Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK)

211 Aberaeron to Llanrhystud

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

Aberaeron looks lovely in the soft light of morning, with the tide high, and the ships bobbing in the marina.

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210 Cwmtydu, New Quay to Aberaeron

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

A man is putting signs up on Cwmtydu beach. There is a seal pup here, so you must stay away and keep your dog on a lead. The prospect of a seal pup may explain why so many cars are parked along the sea front. Sadly, there is no sign of the pup, nor its mother, this morning.

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Posted in 14 Cardigan Coast | Tagged ceredigion coast path, hiking, photography, trail, travel, trekking | 11 Comments

209 pm Llangrannog to Cwmtydu

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

By the time I leave Llangrannog the blue sky is dotted with fluffy, white clouds. Ahead the tall peak of Pen-y-Badell seems to be on fire, as the sun suddenly catches the bracken on its slopes.

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209 am Aberporth to Llangrannog

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

I return to Aberporth by car, and admire the mural in the parking area…

… before walking across the beach to the other side of the bay, where I can look back at the opposite headland and remember how grateful I was to arrive here yesterday.
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208 Cardigan to Aberporth

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

Today is a walk in three parts. All very different.

Despite my sadness at finishing the Pembrokeshire National Trail, I’m looking forward to the Ceredigion Coast Path. It starts gently from Cardigan, beginning with a pleasant walk alongside the river.

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207 Moylgrove to Cardigan

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

This morning I catch the bus from Cardigan to Moylgrove, and then walk along the narrow road that leads towards the coast.

There is a lovely, relaxed feel to this part of Wales. I pass a driveway with bags of fresh apples for sale (£1 per bag, in an honesty box). The next driveway has cartons of fresh eggs for sale and another honesty box. And another offers free horse manure, but they want the sacks back, please. Continue reading →

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206 Newport to Moylgrove

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

I catch the bus to Newport, which looks very attractive this morning, despite the tide being out. As usual I take far too many photographs. Dinas Head is impressive in the distance.

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205 Fishguard to Newport

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

Fishguard is set on the slope of a hill overlooking the town’s wide harbour. The streets are lined by a weird mix of pretty houses in bright colours, trendy art shops, boarded-up hotels and run down pubs.

I have a feeling it could be a great place to invest – as it might suddenly bloom into a vibrant seaside centre. But at the moment my B&B host is correct when he says the town seems rather dead. Continue reading →

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204 Pwll Deri to Fishguard

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

Today is a vibrant day, full of light and staggering scenery. And seals.

I start where I left off last night, on the road leading to the Pwll Deri Youth Hostel. My husband drops me off, but my mother-in-law stops to admire the view. Towering above the sea is the impressive ridge, along which I walked yesterday.