Day 10 - Pembroke to Angle

Friday 13th July 2007
12.5 miles, 8 1/2 hours (including visit to Pembroke Castle)



We left our bed and breakfast just after 9 am. It was a bit drizzly as we set off along the high street towards the castle. It was to be a relatively short day to Angle so we decided to have a visit to the castle before leaving Pembroke.





The visit was well worth while, however the rain which was heavy at times reduced the extent of our views from the top





We spent nearly three hours exploring the castle keep and the numerous rooms along its walls. We could have easily have spent longer here but we had to get on our way to Angle.


We headed out of Pembroke along the road through Monkton. The rain continued to fall and became increasingly heavy as we made our way through fields towards Goldborough.

After passing Brownslate farm the path rejoined the road, although it seemed more like a river. The streams flowing into Goldborough Pill had become so swollen in such a short period of time that we were concerned that we could have difficulties further ahead.



We reached Pwllcrochan church at about 2pm. We sat at the picnic benches near the church for our lunch. The flames rising from the chimneys at the adjacent refinery made us feel a little warmer.

From Pwllcrochan the path headed down below the refinery to pass underneath the pipelines of the Jetty. The next short section of path towards Bullwell Bay was very overgrown. The bracken was nearly two meters high.




As we reached Popton Fort we had a brief glimpse across the bay to angle point before the heavy rain returned. Once past the oil refinery the rain finally stopped. It was a much more pleasant walk along meadow edges into Angle.




Angle was very quiet, just a few people walking dogs. Angle bay was very calm with it being well protected from the wind.





We arrived at the old point house pub at about 5.30.



Evening meal: Old point house pub. Lovely food in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.