The “Navigator” gave me a limited choice for today’s walk, Laugharne or Pendine, I chose the latter. The forecast looked a little marginal with rain forecast to 0900 then dull with rain again at 1600.

Chris phoned at 0730 with rain pouring down but I gave him short shrift and said the walk was on, especially as I had just made my sandwiches.

We had a full house today including the lovely laid back Daisy and we left for Pendine and found some free parking and set off uphill heading north west and away from the coast.

Route ( the gubbins failed to record a short part  back down to Pendine)

Hard times when single eggs for sale

Lime Kiln

Another lime kiln

Coffee break

The route took us towards and onto Marros Mountain and then south down to the coast at Telpyn Point.

Still plenty of bluebells about.

A good grip was welcomed.

Attractive gate statue

Looking  east from Telpyn Point

Looking west from Telpyn Point

We descended to Marros Sands where we spotted our first naturists of the season. We averted our gaze and walked down towards the sea to look for evidence of the petrified forest

Caves on Marros sands

Petrified stump

Daisy finding something smelly to rub in.

Our way forward was now a long slog upwards followed by a steep descent and another steep uphill climb before the never ending Pendine Sands came into view.

Looking back to one of the steep descents

Pendine

As forecast, the rain did make some attempt but was just enough to cool us down as we climbed the aforementioned hill but soon petered out. Back in Carmarthen we heard later that there had been thunder and a huge downpour. Luckily for us the Devil looks after us!

The “Navigator” had called this walk “joining the dots” linking well known areas together. It could have been called a stylish walk as we think we crossed some 30 styles!

Route

We parked in the Woodlands Trust carpark in Ffairfach and then headed across the road to walk north along the Afon Tywi to cross the river by the pedestrian footbridge. It’s not clever to jump up and down to make it shake – especially at our age!

The path leads into Llandeilo town passing the colourful town houses.

We turned into the lane  into the Dinefwr Estate and we of course left the path and climbed up the steep muddy path and onto the carriage road and then into Penlan Park. Despite visiting Llandeilo on numerous occasion this was first visit to the park. Well worth the diversion as the views are worthwhile.

Path to the Dinefwr Estate

On leaving Llandeilo we cracked on soon to be following various footpaths which took us to the Afon Cennen. Trapp and close to the magnificent Carreg Cennen castle.

My favourite dogs

Afon Cennen

Daisy cooling off

Trapp

Dog tired

From her e we headed back to the car via Tregyb Woodland. and the scuplture trail.

Resembles the “Navigator”?

By the end of the walk rain was threatening but did not arrive until I was safely home.