216 Aberdyfi to Tywyn

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

Today is dull and dreary. The brilliant sunshine of the last 2 weeks has gone. I start my walk from the quay at Aberdyfi and wander around the dock for a while…

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215 Machynlleth to Aberdyfi

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

I manage to get lost on the way to the station this morning, and miss the train to Machynlleth. So I have a later start than anticipated.

The first waypoint on my walk today is the bridge to the north of the town, which is the first available crossing point over the River Dovey. A plaque by the bridge tells me I’m entering the Snowdonia National Park.

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214 (pm) Tre’r-ddol to Machynlleth

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

From Tre’r-ddol the Wales Coast Path follows the main A487, before turning off and leading uphill through woodland. From here the path follows a route just inland and running vaguely parallel to the road.

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214 (am) Borth to Tre’r-ddol

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

This morning I face a dilemma.

I should, according to my rules, start today’s walk where I left off yesterday: in the village of Tre’r-ddol. But that means a bus ride and I really, really want to take the train instead. Why? Because the railway line runs where there is neither road nor footpath, right along the edge of the estuary of the Afon Dyfi.

And so I drive into Machynlleth, park my car, and catch the little train to Borth. I’m glad I did. The journey is beautiful and Borth station is lovely, with bright flowers and a platform that overlooks open fields.

01 Borth station, Ruth Livingstone hiking in Wales

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213 Aberystwyth to Borth and Ynyslas

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

Aberystwyth faces west. This fact makes for stunning photography in the evening, but in the morning the photos aren’t so good, as the coast is shrouded with dark-blue shadows. I look at the steep cliff I came down yesterday, and am glad I’m not heading up that difficult climb today.

01 yesterday's walk down into Aberystwyth, Ruth's coastal trek

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212 Llanrhystud to Aberystwyth

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

The Ceredigion Coast Path leaves Llanrhystud via the road to the caravan park. The signposting is erratic, and so at one point I nearly turn back, thinking I’ve strayed into private property.

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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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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.

b01Pen-y-Badell near Llangrannog, Ruth Livingstone hiking the coast in Wales
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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…

01 Aberporth mural, Ruth Livingstone

… 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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