Pleebrat on the Path

Miles: 10 (RT: 89) Falafel: 5 (RT: 21) Gorgeous weather again today for Llantwit Major to Ogmore. Today's walking buddy is my sibling who loves a Blue Steel pose. Just outside of Llantwit we find another world war two look out.  Alright Bess? How's it going alright? The livestock graze right up close to the cliffs on this stretch.  The cliffs themselves look man made but really it's down to the sedimentary nature of the limestone rock.  Rounding the cliffs, we head into St. Donats Bay. The site of St. Donats Castle, a site over looking the cliffs that has been occupied since the Iron Age. The traditional home of Celtic Chieftain Caradog, who fought the Roman conquest. I wonder what Caradog would make of this absolute lad prancing about his fort? Then we head towards Nash Point Lighthouse. A site of social and maritime historical interest. Built in the 19th century u...

Miles: 11 (RT: 79) Falafel: 0 It's a beautiful day in the Vale of Glamorgan as we say goodbye to Porthkerry. I like gnarly old trees like this which look like they have a story or two to tell. Between Porthkerry snd Rhoose Point, we came across this little secret beach. It made me wish I'd brought my bathers for a dip.  ideal coastal path scenery.  We are now approaching Rhoose Point, the most southern point in Wales. No wonder it's scorching here! Rhoose Point is designated as a site of importance for biodiversity with its marshes and cliffs.   The site is near an old cement works There are lots of these breaks in the sea wall where you can see right out into the ocean. You could almost be on a Greek Island. The weather is absolutely stunning and so is the scenery. I can't believe how many beautiful places are so close to where I live. ...