Sunday 27 March 2016

British Coastal Walking as It Should Be

Sunday - Newport to Fishguard
12.5 miles,  2300ft elevation gain

We both slept like logs after yesterday's tough day.  Today promised to be equally long in milage and a little less in elevation gain,  but most of all the weather was said to be slightly better. Same strong wind, but the heavy rain only in showers.
We stuffed as much food as possible into our bellies for breakfast and the friendly B&B owner gave us a lift back into Newport.

Surprisigly, we were not hurting too much today so walking was easy enough. Up and down along the coast we went, catching only two showers and some strong winds here and there we dried quickly enough. Even a hail shower couldn't do us much harm. Halfway we stopped for a wee bite and some drinks at the Old Sailor pub.
More gorgeous views of rugged cliffs and clashing waves as we made our way towards Fishguard. The path got ever more muddy and looking like proper walkers we strolled into Fishguard. Our feet were hurting a bit after a long day, but we were more than happy for the unexpected mostly sunny day.
Ordered a taxi, had just enough time to pour down half a pint and of we went to Trefin. Shame we're missing what many say the most beautiful part of the PCP, but there was absolutely no place to stay available this early in the year and wild camping was a bit too uncertain with our 2p tent.

Checked in at the Hampton House B&B and chilled for a bit. Of to the pub down the road in a few minutes. Weather looks awesome for the next few days ahead!!! Might be we got all the bad stuff for the week crammed into one day yesterday. I'll be back with a tan!

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