Day 5 - St Davids to Solva

Sunday 8th July 2007
14.5 miles, 7 1/4 hours




It was yet again another lovely start to the day. We left St Davids at about 9.30 and headed along the lanes and footpaths back to Porthselau.





By the time we reached Porthstinian cloud was beginning to develop. Beyond Ramsey Island the sky was looking quite dark.




We watched as boat trips left to tour around the island, pausing at the point where the water rushes through the bitches. Even from the path the sound was quite loud.


As we approached Penmaen melyn we had a sudden downpour. It only lasted a few minutes but it caught a few people out who had probably taken a short walk from St Davids. We passed one couple with no coats who were absolutely soaked.

The gorse and heather seemed to glow after the short shower.


Porth Clais has a pretty harbour with a very narrow curving inlet. We sat on the benches overlooking the old quay for our lunch. A friendly blackbird enjoyed a few left over bread crumbs.



By the time we left Porth Clais the sun was out once more. In comparison to the previous days this section is very easy walking. The path is good and reasonably level giving more time to admire the views.




By the time we reached St Non’s bay we had walked nine miles but were only just over half a mile from where we had started!





There were wide views across St Brides bay extending all the way round to Skomer Island.





Solva harbour seemed to appear quite suddenly through the thick gorse.



The secluded Gwadn Bay and the entrance to Solva harbour is well protected by Penrhyn peninsula and the surrounding rocky islands

We arrived in Solva at 4.45pm just in time to get cup of tea from the little teashop and enjoy the afternoon sunshine and the view of the harbour.







Our bed and breakfast for the night was Bank House in Upper Solva.


Evening meal : Harbour Inn. A good pub serving Brain's beer. Dark & Smooth is favourite!