Tag Archives: beach

182(pm) Llanelli and Seaside

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

I am back on the coast again – well, maybe not the coast exactly. It’s still river and estuary, with plenty of mud and marsh. Continue reading →

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180a Rhossili Beach

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

Despite its popularity, this beautiful beach is virtually unspoiled by development. Continue reading →

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177pm East Cliff to Oxwich Bay

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

The sun is shining, the gorse is golden. This is turning into a wonderful day’s walking – one of the best I’ve ever experienced.
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174 Kenfig Dunes to Port Talbot

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

From soft sand, to hard pavements, today is a walk of contrasts, and always dominated by the smoggy outline of the steelworks. Continue reading →

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149 Porlock Weir to Hurlstone Point

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk across shingle, plod through a marsh, do some wading, and climb up to Hurlstone Point. 2 hours to travel 2 miles? Continue reading →

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143. Saunton to Woolacombe

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Ruth Livingstone

I stumble across an Easter egg hunt, reach Baggy Point where I feel dizzy watching climbers on the rocks, and enjoy a long walk up Woolacombe Sands. Continue reading →

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140(am) Westwood Ho! to Appledore

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Ruth Livingstone

The sea gives way to mud flats and a sign. WARNING. The tidal waters and mudflats on this estuary can be dangerous if not treated with respect.
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129 Trevone to Padstow

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Ruth Livingstone

I look to see if I can scramble across the rocks. The water is only three or four feet deep. What if I carried my rucksack on my head and waded across? But I hate soggy boots. What if I carried my socks and boots on my head too? While I am considering this, a dark and angry rain cloud is creeping up behind me. Continue reading →

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107 Mevagissey to Caerhays Castle

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk a beautiful stretch of Cornish coast, discovering hidden beaches and ending up at a fairy-tale castle. This is what coast walking should be like. Beautiful, peaceful, wild, great views. Continue reading →

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56. Ferring to Littlehampton

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk along shingle to Rustington, where air speed records were once broken. I see the longest bench in Britain and discover Littlehampton is a very attractive town. Then I splash around on the West Beach. Continue reading →

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