Day 4 - Trefin to St Davids

Saturday 7th July 2007
15 miles, 8 hours



It was another bright sunny day, and with less distance to cover it meant that we could take our time and enjoy it to the full. We left our B&B at about 9.45 taking the footpath across the fields to rejoin the coast path at the lower end of Trefin. There were bright clear views back to the North.






White beacons mark the entrance to Porthgain harbour. The well protected harbour is surrounded by numerous derelict buildings which indicate a busy industrial past. It is hard to imagine what a noisy place this must have been with it being so quiet and peaceful today.




From Porthgain harbour the path took us past Pentop quarry. This has now been returned back to nature and is a haven for wild flowers. The tufted vetch was thriving here.

The path follows a well maintained track along the cliff top, passing Porth Egr and Traeth Llyfn.



The headland of Trwyncastell surrounds Abereiddi bay and contains remains of Aberreiddi slate quarry. A Blue Lagoon has been formed in the flooded quarry. We watched a group of people coasteering around the craggy edges of the deep blue/green pool.






As the path proceeds towards Carn Penberry the coastline becomes a little more rugged, with more ups and downs on the path. The view in front is dominated by the peaks of Carnedd-Ileithr, Carn Perfedd and Carn Treliwyd close to St Davids Head.

The Penllechwen peninsula was covered by masses of purple heather. The rocks at the point made a perfect lunch stop location. There were clear views back to Carn Penberry and the now very distant Strumble Head.






The section from here to St Davids head was very enjoyable. It was a perfect day for walking and admiring the views. Coetan Arthur is a Neolithic burial chamber dating back to about 3500 BC



As we left St Davids Head and approached Whitesands bay the path became a lot busier with people out enjoying the sunshine. Whitesands bay has a lovely stretch of golden sand, we were tempted to go for a swim. Instead we decided on an ice cream and a wander along the beach.





We followed the path as far as Porthselau before heading inland to St Davids.



St Davids has a magnificent cathedral. It seems a little out of place for somewhere that has a village feel to it. Just a few small shops, pubs and restaurants surround the central square. We continued half a mile further on to our bed and breakfast for the night at the Twr Y Felin hotel.


Evening meal : Old Cross Hotel.
Good food in a friendly and relaxed bar