Sunshine again! Best day of weather so far. On day five we drove the remaining part of the Welsh west coast, then looped around the Lynn Peninsula ending back at Porthmadog.
Photo of the day
Braich y Pwll
Barmouth
Lifeboat resting in the shallow and still early morning waters of Barmouth.
Harlech
Old meets new at Harlech Castle, with is modern bridge linked into the medieval fort.
Portmeirion
The totally surreal village of Portmeirion. Created by Welsh architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. Weird but we kind of liked it.The Central Piazza, but nothing is quite what it seems…Yes, this is Wales..?!
Criccieth
Criccieth with the contrast between the trim colourful town houses and the headland with Criccieth Castle perched on top.
Abersoch
Abersoch, tide is out again…
Plas yn Rhiw
The blooming cottage garden at the modest yet comfy Plas yn Rhiw House, another National Trust property.
Aberdaron
The former fishing village of Aberdaron with its bay and beach, plus car park concertinaed in this panorama shot.
Braich y Pwll
The most westerly point of Wales, with breathtaking views from the single track lane to the coastguard lookout at the top.Hello from Braich y Pwll and the Irish Sea.Braich y Pwll sheep enjoying the weather too.
Porthor
Another National Trust stop at Porthor Beach on the north side of the Lynn Peninsula.
Porthdinllaen
After trying to find Porthdinllaen precariously walking across a golf course, we turned back to the car park, and realized we could see it in the distance on the other side of the headland.And in the final photo of the day, with the view to the east from Porthdinllaen across to Porthnefyn. We then headed back south to Porthmadog for the evening.
Today we are starting our journey near Cardigan then driving up to Dolgellau, about 130 miles. And yay!.. a sunny day 🙂
Photo of the day
Coastal Road Sheep
Cilgerran
Being welcomed by this gentleman at Cilgerran Castle entrance.
St Dogmaels Abbey
A few minutes down the road we reached the remains of St Dogmaels Abbey. As well as castles, and lighthouses, lots of abbeys on this trip too!
Cardigan
Slightly worrying sign whilst parking near Cardigan.The Welsh love their colourfully painted houses, this was on a side street behind the castle. And yes, we did wear cardigans in Cardigan.
Aberporth
We enjoyed a picnic, with great views overlooking Aberporth bay.
Penbryn
A curious telephone at Penbryn Beach.And families enjoying the golden sands at Penbryn Beach, protected by the National Trust. Free parking at the top of the hill if you are National Trust member.Again colourful Welsh houses at New Quay, we missed the turning for the town, so stopped further along the coast at Llanina Woods. A muddy car park, with short walk through the woods to the pebbly and sandy beach.
Llanerchaeron
Making the most of our National Trust membership, driving slightly inland to visit the Llanerchaeron Estate. Understated interior and beautiful gardens.A little potter around the gardens...and time for coffee.
Aberaeron
Then back to the coast to the colourful harbour houses of Aberaeron.
Coastal Road Sheep
Sheep along the coastal road.
Coastal Road Drivers
On the road again…
Aberystwyth
The remains of Aberystwyth Castle on the sea front. Aberystwyth was grander than we had expected with its long promenade.
Aberdyfi
Views from Aberdyfi across the calm evening waters of the Dyfi estuary to Ynyslas.
Tywyn
Jarno checking out the view from Tywyn promenade.
Bryncrug
Woolly street art over the bridge at Bryncrug.The view over houses and woodland to Snowdonia.
