Please, No More Mud
Even the route planner, Julie Royle away from her usual Worcestershire patch, states that there isn't much in Ferryside.
A lonely but frequently served railway station. A pub that opens at the odd time of 13:00 on a Friday. A cafe, taken advantage of. Free parking, taking advantage of with thanks. Golden sand/mud dependent on the tide, as the River Towey flows into the sea. A well maintained coastal path. Rain. Deep mud.
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| Willow, exploring the Ferryside foreshore |
The walk follows the Wales Coast Path up and over the headland. Past converted farmhouses with ambitious outdoor swimming pools. The going is unpleasant. Streams where there shouldn't be streams. Mud everywhere else. We have had enough. The route suggests a 2-mile excursion to Llansaint. I've already checked and the pub is "temporarily closed". We can see the church. We aim to make our way back to civilisation on lanes, rather than fields.
Disappointment with the White Lion opening hours more than made up for with the beach hosted coffee shop. Attention to detail and a friendly service.
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| The coffee shop - looking over the estuary |
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| The of-little-use-at-midday White Lion Hotel, Ferryside |
I might to change the name of the blog to Mappiman's Real Coffee Walks.
Walk Details
Distance - 4 Miles
Geocaches - 0
Walk Inspiration - Country Walking Magazine, October 2016, Walk 20
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