Mathry walk

Since the Lockdown was first lifted in the summer there has been an upsurge in people wishing to join our walks, unfortunately we have to limit numbers and parking is often a problem.

To try an accommodate as many as possible we are trying to run a shorter walk, between 6 and 8 miles, on the alternative day to the longer weekend walk.

This was the case on Saturday when 24 walkers set out from Mathry for a 6.5mile circular route to Aber Mawr Beach, along the Coast Path to Pwllstrodur Bay then back inland to Mathry. Many thanks to Mathry Community Centre for the use of their car park.

The weather did not look promising, but suitably attired the group proceeded downhill to Gillfach then along the road to the National Trust woodlands behind the beach at Abermawr.

After a short and in places muddy walk through the woods a coffee break was taken beside some derelict dwellings overlooking the beach. The weather by now was more of a light drizzle than rain.

Then after a visit to “Cable Cottage” and a short talk, competing against the sound of the waves, explaining Brunel’s connection with Aber Mawr the walkers continued west along the Coast Path.

On reaching the Iron Age Promontory Fort at Pen Morfa the drizzle had abated and lunch was taken in the lee of the ancient earth bank. After lunch the route was onward along the cliff top to Pwllstrodur beach then inland toward Mathry.

Due to the recent heavy rains the next section in some places was challenging, especially when crossing recently ploughed fields but all made it safe back to Mathry by 2.30pm.

Although somewhat damp most agreed that it had been worthwhile and expressed a desire to do the walk again when conditions improve and they could take advantage of the stunning coastal scenery.

John Reeves

Walk leader.