Nineteen Saundersfoot Strollers met up at Wiseman’s Bridge for their weekly walk, and all were very glad to be out and about after the awful weather conditions of late. Because of these conditions, walks are still restricted to lane-based, mud-free zones!

Starting off in bright sunny conditions, this was soon to change when the group encountered all sorts of weather, from winds, sleet, hailstones, sunshine and good old Welsh rain!

The group walked along the coastal path to Amroth, following the sea front to Amroth Castle, then up the hill to Amroth Church. The original part of this lovely old church dates back to the 13th century, being built by John Elliot who was then builder and owner of Amroth Castle. This replaced the two earlier smaller village churches with a single larger building.

In the churchyard is the remains of an old preaching cross which predates the church and is probably ninth century in origin. It is set on three large stone steps and it is thought likely it lost its carved head at the time of the reformation in the 16th century when Cromwell ordered the destruction of all such fixtures.

After a look around the church and churchyard, the Strollers then continued down the lanes and through the gardens and woods at Colby Lodge to Amroth, returning for refreshments at Wiseman’s Bridge pub via the beach as it was low tide.

Lyn Sandall