No Sea at Pembrey
Another dog-sit - Wales best Bed and Breakfast for a cockapoo - in the hamlet of Llanllawddog. An indication of the problems I am going to have getting the blog proofread this week.
To escape the rain, we pick one of the several coastal walks that I have programmed. We are hoping that Penybedd Woods may provide some shelter.
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| Meet Willow - the latest Mappiman Victim of bad weather walks |
The walk is forgettable. We follow St Illtyd's Way through the forest rides, cross the railway line and have a convoluted climb in the woods around a farm called Coed. The high ground should have provided sea views, but there's nothing doing. Mizzle.
Only Pembrey can save the day. A cafe - dog friendly and warm bara brith with butter. Two pubs in front of a sinister-looking church. The Red Lion long closed. The Pembrey Country Inn clad in scaffolding.
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| Pubs - 50% of them open. |
The Good Beer Guide 2026 insists that we continue 3/4 of a mile towards Burry Port. The Ship Aground recommended and proudly proclaiming it is open 7 days a week. This consistency deserves support.
We find a solid boozer - thick, unplastered walls, a separate dining room and a surprisingly small bar. A collection of friendly locals and to justify the chef's wages, two couples ordering food.
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| Ship Aground |
Just the two beers on - I choose a Gower Gold, which probably needs to be renamed Gower Cold. Freezing. Stuffed into a Worthington glass hardly showing a dedication to the landlord's art. But the local CAMRA must have found something to recommend.
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| Ignore the lacings and see the icings |
Sand Dunes on the map surely mean the sea is not far? Pembrey Downs are protected by a creek system.
We saw nothing.
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| I cannot see the sea |
Walk Details
Distance - 6.5 Miles
Geocaches - 0
Walk Inspiration - Country Walking Magazine, November 2024
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