Hi fellow trekkers,

Apologies to all for the lateness of this newsletter. Life has been getting in the way for this author but things are back on track now!

Many thanks to Gary who led a sizeable group of us from llanmadoc to Rhossili in a circular of unending beauty. The first part of the walk took us through a path possibly hundreds of years old, a natural thouroughfare true to the lay of the land. Gary, much to his credit had recced this particular stretch on two occassions in order to hack away at the thorny brambles going wild at its edges, the debris now browning underfoot. Fields next, the sea in the distance a shimmering blue and on to the cliffs above, first passing through a caravan park. We stopped for a quick rest and to take in the outstanding views then a sandy path led us to Rhossili beach, where we lunched contentedly on the dunes high up. The dogs of our group quite rightly desired a dip in the sea, Holly especially first to the water.

Following these aquatic antics, we saddled up for a delightful walk along the beach itself, bathing beauties and other sun seekers in abundance, cutting off to swing back towards Llanmadoc through meadows of the invasive yet beautiful Himalayan Balsam, and then up and over Hardings Down and the Bronze Age cairn still visible.

A final saunter back to llanmadoc and The Brittania Inn for a celebratory pint rounded off a fantastic walk. Thanks again Gary for putting the effort in and putting together a walk of such interest!

The walk on Sunday 10th August is a joint walk with the Tiger Bay crew, taking in the hills above Heol-y-cwy and Pen-coed with views over the Rhondda, Ogwr and Bristol Channel on offer.

That's all for now folks.Keep on trekking...

Paul