Day 11: Newton Beach to Sker Point
Day 11: Newton Beach to Sker Point (with a bit of Kenfig Resevoir thrown in) Miles: Not sure as the Interactive Coastal Path map measuring device is down!) Falafel: 4 (RT 25) It's good to be in the great outdoors. It's been around seven months since my last excursion along the path and i've bee particularly looking forward to this stretch. Our path begins at Newton Beach and covers Trecco Bay, Sandy Bay and Rest Bay. The beaches, two of which are Blue Flag winners, make up the Porthcawl holiday resort. Originally built as a port town to support services the coal and iron industries. As other industrial towns such as Barry grew and took over, Porthcawl developed into a tourist destination. We join the handful of determined pint drinkers who are braving the wind to socialise over a beer in the sunshine this weekend. Five pounds for a pint mind! The resort was particularly popular with Miners and their families during Miners Fortnight, the main summer holiday