RAMBLERS GAMBLE PAYS OFF
On Sunday, 11 walkers, including visiting members from Carmarthenshire took a chance on the weather for a circular walk in the Narberth area.
One of the aims of the walk was to view a section of the recently completed Multi-user trail along Carding Mill Lane and to look at the next phase into Canaston Wood.
After leaving Carding Mill Lane it was along footpaths to the ford just north of East Atheston, then south via the road into Canaston Wood. From here the route followed, for a short distance, the direction of the gas line which runs from Milford Haven to the main gas grid at Tirlewy in Gloucestshire. Then via a muddy path to the main forestry track that leads to the car park at Eagle Lodge.
From Eagle Lodge the path is along the southern edge of the Canaston Wood to the bridleway that leads to Molleston Cross. This section, although very muddy in places, was not a problem until a large tree blocking the path was encountered. Fortunately, the walk leader had cleared a path around this obstruction before the walk. From here it was a short walk to the top of the hill and lunch at the Enclosure of the Iron Age fort overlooking Narberth.
After lunch the route was back through Canaston Wood, via the ruins of Mounton Chapel and on to the main east - west forestry track (which is also part of The Knightâs Way).
From here it was a straight forward mud free walk to a footpath leading to Valley Farm and the road. Then east along Valley Road to a footpath leading around the sewage works and back into Narberth.
Apart from occasional light showers the weather was fine and all agreed it had been worth the gamble on the weather.
John Reeves
Walk leader
Pembrokeshire Ramblers.
