We have seen many parts of Pembrokeshire but one place we have not see are the mountains. Yes, the mountains! The Preseli Mountains to be precise. This great range runs 21km east-west reaching elevations of 563m. And the intrepid Darrel and Eve offered to take us there and climb us to its highest peaks. But we had a few stops along the way...
We called into the pretty town of Solva. Another good location for drying out the boat. If the weather is behaving itself when Susan is here, it may just be a fun thing to do.
 |
| Solva at low tide - the building up river (in the distance, middle of photo) is the recommended pub |
It was then off to the Melin Tregwnt Mill to look at their traditional weaving and partake in a traditional Welsh lunch - Lamb Cawl. This is hearty stew traditionally made with whatever vegetables were on hand and paired with bread and a huge chunk of Welsh Cheddar. Just the sort of fortifying meal we needed prior to our summit attempt.
 |
| Cawl - wonderfully filling and warming on a chilly day |
 |
| Traditional Welsh weaving patterns |
 |
| Spindles! |
 |
| The old water wheel still spins! |
We had a brief stop at Strumble Head to check out the lighthouse then onto the Tregynon Waterfall.
 |
| Strumble Head Light House |
The Falls are the tallest in Pembrokeshire and required a bit of a scramble to get to. There is a path which has suffered from the winter storms but we managed to clambour down the steep hill and catch a glimpse at the water feature.
 |
| The path was steep with lots of damage from fallen trees |
 |
| The tallest waterfall in Pembrokshire |
Then we scaled a mountain! Not the highest peak of the Preselis, that award goes to Foel Cwmcerwyn at 536m, Foel Eryr peaks at 468m. The views were stunning. On a clear day, we are told you can see Ireland. And what did we find on the Welsh Mountain? Welsh Mountain ponies of course!
 |
| Ponies grazing on Foel Eryr - beautiful view looking SE across Pembrokeshire |
 |
| Looking west - cannot quite make out Ireland! |
A huge thanks once again to our amazing tour guides, Darrel and Eve. We have seen at lot more of Pembrokshire than we would have by ourselves. And thanks for the stories, the history lessons and all your tips that have made our stay in Pembrokeshire just that little more awesome!
And please remember that Blogger posts your comment as anonymous if you don't have an account, so please sign off with your name so we know who you are!
Comments
Post a Comment