We've finally got all of our plans in place for the walk, and with just a few days to go before we start, we're getting everything ready for our departure. Here's the plan, and where you can come and meet us, walk with us for a bit, and sponsor us of course along the way...
Day 1 - 18th September
A very early start at St Dogmaels for our first day as we're both getting lifts to the start point from our homes (both about an hour away). We plan to start walking at about 7am and to ease us in gently we're staying at the very lovely Golden Lion in Newport this evening...please feel free to come and join us for a drink in the bar :)
Day 2 - 19th September
On as far as Goodwick today, then the Strumble Shuttle to Pwll Deri Youth Hostel where we're staying the night.
Day 3 - 20th September
Then it's back to Goodwick in the to walk around Strumble Head, past Pwll Deri again and on to Trefin where we'll be overnighting at the Old School Hostel. We'll be met here by the lovely Jo Milborrow, Skomer Warden who will be joining us for the next few days walking...
Day 4 - 21st September
From Trefin we press on to Whitesands bay where we'll be spending the night at the Youth Hostel -although we'll probably venture into St Davids in the evening so if you're up that way look out for three weary women and come and say hello.
Day 5 - 22nd September
A lovely walk today, not too far, from Whitesands around St David's head to Solva where we'll be joined for a meal by colleagues from the Wildlife Trust as a bit of a treat.
Day 6 - 23rd September
Staying overnight at a B&B in Solva we'll be up early to start one of the longer days where we'll head through Newgale and the Havens to St Brides. With Skomer in sight to remind us what we're doing this all for and some spectacular scenery on the way we're both looking forward to this stretch. This will also be the first of two nights in Lucy's home village of Marloes and where we say good bye to Jo who will be heading back to her duties on Skomer. We'll probably be in the Lobster Pot this evening...
Day 7 - 24th September
Some of the locals have promised to join us today as we walk from St Brides around the Marloes and Dale peninsulars finishing up by crossing the Gann (as the tides will be low later on in the day) before being picked up and heading back to Marloes.
Day 8 - 25th September
Today we start the 'industrial' section and walk from Monk Haven past Sandy Haven and through Milford to Neyland where we'll be met by the lovely Kiri who works for the National Park and who is putting us up for the next couple of nights.
Day 9 - 26th September
Over the bridge this morning, through industry and estuary and on to West Angle Bay before another overnighter with Kiri.
Day 10 - 27th September
From West Angle we continue through some of the most beautiful parts of the park (thankfully we've managed to miss the MOD firing which is planned through most of September) and on to Broad Haven South where we'll be spending the evening.
Day 11 - 28th September
On to the metropolis that is Tenby this morning where we'll be celebrating being 'nearly there' with a night in a comfy B&B and perhaps venturing out into the town (depending on how our feet are doing!).
Day 12 - 29th September
Our final day will be a very reasonable 8 miles from Tenby to Amroth where we'll be celebrating with a nice cup of tea and a sit down :)
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Enter our caption competition (and please make a small donation while you're at it) and you could be the winner of a £50 Amazon voucher, perfect to get a head start on the Christmas shopping or to treat yourself to the latest gadgets. All you have to do is think of a fab caption for this pic taken by Dave Milborrow (Assistant Warden) on Skomer this year and post it on our site: www.justgiving.com/puffin
Hello - Radio Pembrokeshire Listeners!
Fundraising update
We're doing well, and now have over a quarter of our target, but we've still got a long way to go to reach the £2000 we need to make a real impact. Please keep donating, and watch this space for our caption competition, with the opportunity to win a fantastic prize, coming soon...
Ll & L
PS. Listen to Ben Stone's breakfast show on Radio Pembrokeshire this morning for an interview with Lucy...
Ll & L
PS. Listen to Ben Stone's breakfast show on Radio Pembrokeshire this morning for an interview with Lucy...
The Itinerary Days 5 - 9
The rest of the itinerary has started to come together now - just need to finalise a few overnight stays...
Brilliant news also that Skomer Warden Jo is hoping to join us for a day or two of our journey :)
So here's the plan for days 5-9:
Day 5 Whitesands - Solva (13.5 miles)
Around St David's head and down to Solva where we'll be meeting up with staff and volunteers from Lockley Lodge and the Welsh Wildlife Centre for some moral support (and a few drinks!). Jo should hopefully be joining us today and walking towards home on Skomer with us tomorrow.
Day 6 Solva - St Brides (18 miles)
A long day down through St Bride's bay but past the beautiful beaches at Newgale and the Havens. Likely to feel like the home stretch for Lucy (no such luck!) - who will be looking forward to a night or two in her own bed in Marloes! We're planning to leave the coastal path at St Brides and take the short walk across the fields to Marloes where we'll spend the night.
Day 7 St Brides - The Gann (18ish miles)
Back to St Brides this morning for a very familiar walk around the Marloes and Dale peninsulas, looking out towards Skomer and passing Lockley Lodge as we head around the point then onwards to West Dale, St Ann's Head and back round to Dale village. As the tides will be low in the afternoon we're going to press on from Dale and cross the Crab Bridge at The Gann while it's accessible and finishing up at Monk Haven.
Day 8 Monk Haven - Cleddau Bridge (16ish miles)
Starting at Monk Haven this morning we'll pass Sandy Haven and on to the most industrialised part of our walk past Gelliswick and through Milford Haven. Onwards then to Neyland and the Bridge. Staying the night in Neyland (thanks to Kiri from the PCNPA!).
Day 9 Neyland - West Angle Bay (16 miles)
After crossing the bridge we'll head through Pembroke Dock and around as far as West Angle Bay today, spending the night in Angle before heading on to some of the most beautiful sections of the path in South Pembs...
The final few days to follow...
Ll and L
Brilliant news also that Skomer Warden Jo is hoping to join us for a day or two of our journey :)
So here's the plan for days 5-9:
Day 5 Whitesands - Solva (13.5 miles)
Around St David's head and down to Solva where we'll be meeting up with staff and volunteers from Lockley Lodge and the Welsh Wildlife Centre for some moral support (and a few drinks!). Jo should hopefully be joining us today and walking towards home on Skomer with us tomorrow.
Day 6 Solva - St Brides (18 miles)
A long day down through St Bride's bay but past the beautiful beaches at Newgale and the Havens. Likely to feel like the home stretch for Lucy (no such luck!) - who will be looking forward to a night or two in her own bed in Marloes! We're planning to leave the coastal path at St Brides and take the short walk across the fields to Marloes where we'll spend the night.
Day 7 St Brides - The Gann (18ish miles)
Back to St Brides this morning for a very familiar walk around the Marloes and Dale peninsulas, looking out towards Skomer and passing Lockley Lodge as we head around the point then onwards to West Dale, St Ann's Head and back round to Dale village. As the tides will be low in the afternoon we're going to press on from Dale and cross the Crab Bridge at The Gann while it's accessible and finishing up at Monk Haven.
Day 8 Monk Haven - Cleddau Bridge (16ish miles)
Starting at Monk Haven this morning we'll pass Sandy Haven and on to the most industrialised part of our walk past Gelliswick and through Milford Haven. Onwards then to Neyland and the Bridge. Staying the night in Neyland (thanks to Kiri from the PCNPA!).
Day 9 Neyland - West Angle Bay (16 miles)
After crossing the bridge we'll head through Pembroke Dock and around as far as West Angle Bay today, spending the night in Angle before heading on to some of the most beautiful sections of the path in South Pembs...
The final few days to follow...
Ll and L
Stop Press! Salty and Pertwee to join us on the Walk
Skomer's twittering duo Pertwee Puffin and Salty the Seal will be coming with us on the entire 186 mile route and will be keeping you all up to date with their photos and other interesting facts from around the path on their twitter sites:
www.twitter.com/pertweepuffin
www.twitter.com/saltytheseal
However, they've only agreed to join us if we make our £2000 target so, donate now and help make sure we've got some cuddly company on those long days of trekking...
L &Ll
Salty and Pertwee say 'Sponsor us now!'
The Itinerary - Days 1-4 St Dogmaels - Whitesands
Hi all
We're well into the planning now and thought we'd update you on our itinerary for the first few days of the walk.
Day 1 St Dogmaels-Newport (16miles)
We're starting up North (as everyone has told us this is the toughest going we thought we'd do it while we're still fresh!) - so it's St Dogmaels to Newport on 18th Sept, and an overnight stay in Newport.
Day 2 Newport - Goodwick (13.7miles)
From Newport we head onwards past Fishguard to Goodwick and another overnight stay - albeit at Pwll Deri...
Day 3 Goodwick - Trefin (18.9 miles)
A big day this one...but looking forward to staying at the Old School Hostel in Trefin overnight - they've promised to throw in a free breakfast to help the cause. Thank you!
Day 4 Trefin - Whitesands (11.3 miles)
A bit gentler after the marathon on day 3, from Trefin to the lovely Whitesands bay.
So, that's the first 60 miles or so sorted...the rest of the itinerary to follow...still a few 'i's to dot and 't's to cross....
L&Ll
We're well into the planning now and thought we'd update you on our itinerary for the first few days of the walk.
Day 1 St Dogmaels-Newport (16miles)
We're starting up North (as everyone has told us this is the toughest going we thought we'd do it while we're still fresh!) - so it's St Dogmaels to Newport on 18th Sept, and an overnight stay in Newport.
Day 2 Newport - Goodwick (13.7miles)
From Newport we head onwards past Fishguard to Goodwick and another overnight stay - albeit at Pwll Deri...
Day 3 Goodwick - Trefin (18.9 miles)
A big day this one...but looking forward to staying at the Old School Hostel in Trefin overnight - they've promised to throw in a free breakfast to help the cause. Thank you!
Day 4 Trefin - Whitesands (11.3 miles)
A bit gentler after the marathon on day 3, from Trefin to the lovely Whitesands bay.
So, that's the first 60 miles or so sorted...the rest of the itinerary to follow...still a few 'i's to dot and 't's to cross....
L&Ll
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