The Miners Path
In the 19th century, Saundersfoot was a key exporting point for the anthracite coalfield that ran inland around Stepaside and Kilgetty. The harbour was built to ship coal across the Bristol Channel, and tramways once ran down through wooded valleys to the sea.
The tramways have now been converted to tarmacked footpaths and named the Miners Path - absolutely perfect for the conditions, when spring makes an appearance after the relentless rain. Today's walk completed in balmy 12 degrees. Warm enough for Mrs M to declare we should eat al fresco. A decision she soon changed her mind about.
We follow the tramways to Wiseman's Bridge, continue along the Wales Coast Path to Summerhill, before following the lovely Pleasant Valley back to our beginnings.
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| Coast Path to Wiseman's Bridge |
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| Looking at Saundersfoot through a tram tunnel |
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| Willow - on the Pleasant Valley |
A mooch around the harbour and then the hunt for that most seaside of delicacies - fish and chips.
Why not combine worlds? The Royal Oak is the village Good Beer Guide tick. It runs a lunchtime specials menu. Fresh haddock and chips for a tenner. Washed down with some proper Welsh beer.
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| Mrs M convincing herself we should dine outside |
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| Glamorgan Brewery Cwrw Gorslas |
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| Defeat admitted - the view from the bar |
Walk Details
Distance - 5.75 Miles
Walk Inspiration - Country Walking Magazine
Geocaches - 11
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