Beach Walk, Tenby Wales

On our last trip to Wales, we did a beach walk of about 3.5 miles or 5.6 kilometers.

We set off from the South Beach Bar & Grill, right at the end of the town, but wandered inland until we reached the rail line then heated away from town following the line.

The golf club was on the left, between us and the beach, the campsite was on the right. We continued along this way to the bridge over the railway, were I stopped to take photos of the train.

After I got my photo we continued following the line, until we came to a level crossing were we had to cross over and head even further inland. At the main road we turned left and walked into town, Penally were we crossed back over the railway at the train station.

We were now heading back towards the sea but first we passed a rifle range, Penally Training Camp is close by, so I assume it wes theirs.

From the rifle range it was left again and uphill towards the sea. There were some fantastic views from up there, to the left, to the right and out to sea.

That one was straight out to sea, the two below are looking right and then left, the way we were off next, to get back.

 

It was a little bit of a struggle to get down to the beach but we got there. then it was astright walk back to where we started.

Walk, Auxerre, France

Walk, Auxerre centre from the municipal campsite, France, Approximately 6.7 mile or 10.8 kilometres.

This route to town is a lot more pleasant than the shorter route.

Out of the campsite entrance, we crossed over the road, turned left and walk along Quai de la République. Take the first right turn at the traffic lights, then down by the side of the stadium, here we came to the river and swimming pool complex. At the river Yonne, we turned left again and follow the riverside path. At the lock we took the small footbridge and continued along the river bank.

It may be slightly longer this way but it's much more enjoyable, with magnificent views of the churches and bridges.  At the first bridge the Pont Paul Bert, we continued on underneath, toward the next bridge.

We did walk past the main road up in to the centre, as we where taking in the river passed the Cathédrale Saint-Étienneand and the footbridge over the river.

Than at the Abbaye Saint-Germain we eventually headed into the centre. At the end of the riverside car park after the footbridge, we crossed over the road and into Place du Coche d'Eau. Then headed up the hill away from the Abbey back towards the Cathedral.

By that time we were very hot and thirsty, so when we did come to a smell bar we popped in for a drink and sat outside. After a while the barman comes out and asks if we are parked along this road, as the traffic warden is on the way, I think this is very thoughtful of him. So as a thank you I order more beer.

After a wander around the center we walked back via the main road, the Route de Vaux, a long straight boring route or you can go back down to the river and walk back the way you came, it is much better and you can get a beer at the swimming pool, as you pass.

Walk, Ingleton Waterfall Trail

Today we are walking the Ingleton Waterfall Trail, it would have been wrong to come here and not do it. So we drove back into the village and to the start of the waterfall walk. We got parked up and payed the entrance fee, then set of on the long walk along one river then across, to come back along another river.

The walk is 4.3 mile or 7 km, and is up and down hills along the way, so we were well dressed for it, it was slightly wet as well. The girls had the activity pack and had to take rubbings along the way. We set off along the river Twiss, it was more up and down that I thought it would be.

 

As we walked along, up the river the waterfalls seemed to be getting bigger.

 

And bigger.

 

After the last big waterfall we came out of the trees and crossed the river a couple of times then headed up onto the moors.

 

As it was uphill the younger ones went off in front and me and Dot made our way up after them as best as we could. We could see them up ahead next to an ice cream van, how on earth an ice cream van got there I do not know.

We walked back down the hill towards the other river running down into Ingleton but stopped at the cafe half way in the walk for tea and sandwiches. From there we could see the entrance to White Scar Cave and all the car parking for it.

 

The walk back down to Ingleton along the river Doe was just as good as the walk the other way.

 

The girls were still doing their the activity packs but all too soon we were back at the start.