Llanfynydd to Brechfa      Saturday, 9 October 2021

After a last minute change of start venue we all gathered together for the walk briefing. It was a slightly overcast day but it did not deter a good crowd of us to enjoy the lovely Carmarthenshire countryside around and between the villages of Llanfynydd and Brechfa. We proceeded through Llanfynydd before heading uphill along the footpath bordering fine oak woodland until we arrived at the top where we had great views of the surrounding rolling green hills. We continued our journey, stopping for a brief tea break before starting the descent along a very rough track which slowed our pace before crossing a stream and viewed the waterfalls a short distance away. We soon came to the quiet country road which led us over the river Cothi and branched immediately left and followed the path until we reached the Brechfa to Abergorlech road. From here it was a short walk to our lunch stop venue in the children's play area behind the village hall in Brechfa. Here we enjoyed the comfort of several seats and picnic benches and the use of spotlessly clean toilet facilities.
After our refreshments we proceeded through the village and turned left up hill until we reached the footpath which took us to the river Cothi again. We followed the path along the river which was a little overgrown in places until we reached a footbridge which took us over to the quiet lane which we followed until we branched off on the path to our left and followed it up along a green valley before making a long climb up to the farm in the distance. By now, we were all feeling a little tired so it was with relief that most of the rest of the journey was downhill and along quiet tarmac roads. We soon arrived back at our cars, although a little later than anticipated.
After quite an energetic walk most of us made our way back to the Pen Y Bont Inn where we received a warm welcome and refreshments, including some homemade cake. My thanks to everyone for coming and to Stuart for rearranging the parking and Ian for the use of his farmyard.

Chris Wellings.