Llangrannog to Aberporth
Its the 6th October 2023 and its very grey, misty and overcast as I head for Llangrannog to do walk 55 to Aberporth. Its been a while and I am in some trepidation about today’s venture as I know the geography is steep for most of the 5 miles planned. This is an approximation of distance as Ordnance Survey mapping, however good it is; is always short of the actual distance in my experience. Its probably ‘as the crow flies’ but with all the ups and downs its always inevitably longer.
It was a hard 5.4 miles in reality and I had to take numerous ‘breathers’ on the way. The coastline is as usual, stunning. Here is my start with the statue of the saint who founded Llangrannog at the top of the cliff.
Some short relief after climbing up to the holy man with a fine view of Llangrannog below.
Next a steep climb across fields heading for Penbryn and at Penbryn I stop at the ‘Plwmp Tart’ for a coffee and break.
A steady climb up steps, through woodland as I leave Penbryn heading for Tresaith. Still hilly going in the main and soon I am on the beach at Tresaith laughing at the boat owner’s sense of humour.
One more steep climb out and then a steady walk to Aberporth but on the way I sense a railway theme in some of the Caravans/Chalets as I approach Aberporth. One such property has a ‘GWR’ [Great Western Railways] badge on its entrance Gate.
A tired arrival at Aberporth but well pleased to have finished all of what I consider ‘local’ walks [within 1 Hr drive from Home] From now on some serious planning and advance bookings will be required for me to proceed up the Western Side of Wales.
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