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Day 58 for the walk overall.
Day 5 of this holidays walk.
Bosherston to Freshwater East (in Reverse)
A few stats
WCP data Bosherston to Freshwater West
This Walk Mileage: 6.23 miles (10.03km)
Total Walk this Holiday 45.14 miles (72.65km)
Last day stat.
Our stats according to the #WalesCoastPath App I have are that we’ve done 74.3% of the total path and so far 88.7 % of the Pembrokeshire stretch.
As usual we will be back to do some more so watch this space :)
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Day 56 for the walk overall.
Day 3 of this holidays walk.
Hundleton to Angle Bay
A few stats
WCP data Hundleton to Angle Bay
This Walk Mileage: 6.63 miles (10.69km)
Total Walk this Holiday 29.63 miles (47.69km)
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Day 56 for the walk overall.
Day 3 of this holidays walk.
Hundleton to Angle Bay
A few stats
WCP data Hundleton to Angle Bay
This Walk Mileage: 6.63 miles (10.69km)
Total Walk this Holiday 29.63 miles (47.69km)
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Day 55 for the walk overall.
Day 2 of this holidays walk.
Milford Haven to Hundleton (In reverse)
A few stats
WCP data Milford Haven to Pembroke
This Walk Mileage: 12.00 miles (19.31km)
Total Walk this Holiday 23.00 miles (37.02km)
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Day 54 for the walk overall.
Day 1 of this holidays walk.
Pickleridge Causeway to Milford Haven
A few stats
WCP data (Pickleridge Causeway (Dale to Milford Haven)
This Walk Mileage: 11.00 miles (17.70km)
Total Walk this Holiday 11.00 miles (17.70km)
My info using phone and watch data.
Mileage from the WCP Start to Current Location-
Distance: 591.48 Miles (951.90km)
This walk total height climbed: 1,417ft (431.90m)
Total so far: 72,519ft (22,103.79m)
Our walk time on the route, 4 hours 30 mins walking. Total since we started the path 237 Hours 52 mins.
Total time out including stops photo opportunity, transit, enjoying tea and cake etc, 5 hours 45 mins. Total this week 5 hours 45 mins. Total walk time since we started out from WCP Start 491 hours 34 mins. 11.60 miles Distance, including extra walks to beaches and to the ends of any points we visited (includes evening dog walks and transit walking) & going wrong :)
Total since we started the path 742.50 miles
Today according to phone/watch 28,544 steps, 65 floors climbed.
Total since we started 1,803,005 steps, 34,958 floors climbed.
Back on the path, always a good thing 👍🏼.
We got a lift to the point we finished at last time thank you Paul :)
The weather today was blue sky to start off for a few hours then cloud cover made it a little hazy for the rest of the walk, a light cool breeze but nothing to stop us from having lunch on the beach at Sandy Haven.
Walking on the path at this time has its pros and cons, the path is quiet with few people on it, but it can be a bit wet and muddy, this makes walking more challenging :) What was really nice was seeing primroses and Lambs Springtime is certainly showing its head in this part of the country.
Walking round the pier’s as we came into Milford Haven was a little different but interesting seeing all the industry.
“I thought I was going to die”: Grandmother’s Carmarthenshire ordeal on 730‑mile Wales Coast Path walk
Janet Baldock, 68, originally from Wales but now living in Wiltshire, was named Fundraiser of the Year by the national Support Dogs charity after finishing her four‑month challenge in aid of assistance dogs.
Carmarthenshire marshland horror
Janet’s epic walk nearly ended in tragedy when she became trapped in a water‑filled ditch while crossing marshland in Carmarthenshire.
She explained how she misjudged her stride while trying to escape the boggy estuary terrain:
“I saw a little bit of wood in the water I thought I could stand on. I stood on the wood and I went ‘woosh’ down up to my neck in filthy stinking water and nearly drowned because I couldn’t get out.”
The retired psychotherapist said she couldn’t reach the bottom and was dragged down by underwater barbed wire. For almost an hour she was stranded, panicking and considering calling for a rescue helicopter.
“I was trying to get out but barbed wire was pulling me down. I thought, ‘this is it, I’m going to die here in Carmarthenshire.’”
Eventually, with sheer determination, Janet managed to haul herself out, suffering cuts from the wire. Exhausted and soaked, she limped two miles across the marsh to a farmhouse where she was able to contact her husband.
Despite the ordeal, she refused to give up:
“I thought, ‘I’m going to get to the end, even if I have to crawl on my hands and knees.’ It wasn’t my time yet.”
A moment of reflection — Janet Baldock pauses to take in the view during her coastal journey.Completing the challenge
Janet pressed on to complete her 730th mile on her 68th birthday in August, having started the walk in April. She raised £1,760 in sponsorship for Support Dogs, a charity that provides life‑changing assistance dogs for people with autism, epilepsy and physical disabilities.
Her inspiration came after hearing about the charity’s autism assistance programme on ITV’s This Morning.
Flying the flag for Wales — Janet Baldock celebrates her coastal challenge with a daffodil costume and national pride.Janet Baldock embraces the coastal air during her 730-mile trek along the Wales Coast Path.Recognition in Sheffield
Janet received her award at Support Dogs’ annual Graduation and Awards ceremony in Sheffield, where the charity also celebrated a record 23 new assistance dog partnerships in 2025.
She said:
“It was a complete and utter surprise to be awarded. What’s been amazing to me today is hearing everybody’s stories about how their lives have been transformed by having these amazing dogs in their lives.”
Janet Baldock on the trail in Support Dogs gear, raising funds for life-changing assistance dog programmes.A journey marked by resilience
Janet’s award caps a remarkable summer in which she overcame exhaustion, injury and a terrifying ordeal in Carmarthenshire marshland to complete her challenge.
Her determination not only raised vital funds but also shone a spotlight on the work of assistance dogs, whose impact she described as “life‑changing” for the families they support.
For Janet, the walk was about more than miles covered — it was about proving that even in the toughest moments, perseverance can make a difference.
Janet Baldock receives her Fundraiser of the Year award from Support Dogs after completing her epic coastal challenge.#autism #autismAssistanceProgramme #carmarthenshire #charity #estuary #fundraiserOfTheYear #fundraising #marshland #supportDogs #walesCoastPath
£80,000 upgrade completed on Gower coast path between Rotherslade and Limeslade
Swansea Council has completed the final two sections of the coast path between Rotherslade and Limeslade, installing a 310‑metre concrete path that is 1.5 metres wide.
The full route stretches for 1.7km and has been subject to repeated works in recent years due to coastal erosion. In March, a new 450‑metre section was added, following a 270‑metre stretch completed in 2022.
The latest upgrade forms part of an £80,000 investment funded through the council’s highways maintenance programme.
Path strengthened against erosion
Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, said thousands of people use the Gower coast path each year and the council has acted to protect it.
“The section between Limeslade and Rotherslade has unfortunately been a victim of coastal erosion in recent years, and we have done all we can to create new sections and divert it away from the affected area. This has also given us the opportunity to create a more accessible walking route that everyone can access.”
Accessible for all
Cllr Stevens added:
“We have now completed the final two short sections that have not been upgraded. While they were not impacted by coastal erosion, they now provide improved access for families with pushchairs and also wheelchair users. We’ve chosen to invest some of our highways and transport budget to enable the upgrade to take place.”
Part of wider All Wales Coast Path
Swansea’s section of the All Wales Coast Path was officially opened in 2012, linking 61km of coastline around the peninsula. Walkers can trek from Swansea’s SA1 waterfront through Caswell Bay, Port Eynon, Rhossili and Llanmadoc, right through to Loughor.
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Final stretch of Gower coast path to be upgraded by end of 2025
Swansea Council has confirmed that two remaining sections — totalling just over 300 metres — will be resurfaced and widened by the end of next year, following earlier improvements funded through the Welsh Government’s Wales Coast Path grant scheme.
The upgrade will mean temporary closures along parts of the route, with diversion signs in place to guide walkers.
In recent years, the path has been rerouted to avoid areas affected by coastal erosion. A 450-metre section was completed in March, adding to a 270-metre diversion built in 2022.
Now, the Council is investing £80,000 from its highways and transport budget to finish the job.
“A well-loved asset for the city”
Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, said the path was one of Swansea’s most popular walking routes.
“Thousands of people walk it each year. The section between Limeslade and Rotherslade has unfortunately been a victim of coastal erosion in recent years, and we’ve done all we can to create new sections and divert it away from the affected area.”
He said the final upgrades would improve accessibility for families with pushchairs and wheelchair users.
“There are now two short sections that have not been upgraded. While they’re not currently impacted by erosion, they would benefit from a similar upgrade to the others. We’ve chosen to invest in this work to make sure the route is safe, accessible and enjoyable for everyone.”
The Gower coast path forms part of the wider Wales Coast Path, which stretches 870 miles around the country’s shoreline.
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