Another most successful exploration weekend has been enjoyed in Pembrokeshire by members of The Disabled Ramblers group.

They tackled a series of routes, helped by National Park voluntary wardens and staff.

On the Saturday, the group, led by Dr. Mike Bruton, MBE, and guided by voluntary wardens Derek Rowland and Kim Jameson, completed the National Trust network of accessible paths on the Stackpole Estate. Using 11 sturdy scooters, the party took in the famous lily ponds and Broad Haven South beach. They also crossed the magnificent Eight Arch Bridge to reach the tea rooms at Stackpole Quay, by kind permission of the James family, of Sampson Farm.

The following day, courtesy of the Ministry of Defence, the ramblers crossed Castlemartin Range West from Stack Rocks to Linney Head, this time with 10 powered wheelchairs. Voluntary varden Cledwyn Davies drove the support vehicle.

Monday was billed as a 'challenging day' and six wheelchair users met at Porthgain to tackle a route devised by National Trail officer Dave Maclachlan. The wheelchairs were the most rugged, cross- country type - mostly Trampers.

After an introduction to the area by National Park senior ranger Philip Lees, the group was led by Robin Helby and guided by Dave, with additional assistance from voluntary wardens Derek Rowland, Kim Jameson and Dave Perry.

Said Dave Maclachlan: "The group used the public footpath past Ynys Faen to reach the Coast Path above the harbour and made their way towards Abereiddi, again on National Trust land. A number of obstacles were overcome, including steep stones and boulders, and some time was spent discussing the design and operation of 'wheelchair friendly' gates and a 'trial' was conducted on one gate. One of the Trampers towed a trailer carrying ramps that enabled the group to cross a high bridge near Traeth Llyfn.

"The final obstacles were overcome just south of Traeth Llyfn before returning to Porthgain. With the kind help of Meurig Raymond at Ynys Barri, half the group returned through Ynys Barri Farm, while the others retraced their steps towards the fortunately situated Sloop Inn. With the lessons learnt on the day, it is hoped that the group will return at a later date to complete the route to reach the viewpoint above the Blue Lagoon at Abereiddi."

Rambler Robin Helby stayed on for a fourth day and explored potential routes on the Preseli Hills. He was delighted with the views and carpets of wild flowers in addition to the stunning coastline enjoyed on the three previous days.

Robin remarked: "If only Tramper Scooters were available for hire, many more disabled visitors would be able to see this!"