A buffeting wind certainly helped blow away any cobwebs on Saturday as the Steps2Health walkers took to the clifftops to meet the challenge of the blustery conditions (writes B.S.). Calm November days may have lulled them into thinking that summer was here to stay, but Saturday saw more seasonal weather, with lowering clouds sweeping in from the west and white horses breaking into foam over the rocks. It was certainly invigorating to see and feel the forces of nature as we battled to move forward across Giltar while being blown sideways. A convenient service bus had brought walkers to Penally where drivers had already parked at the station. Near the start of the Penally/Giltar circular route, walks leader Val Coates-Rees left the uphill path from the by-pass to point out the practice trenches used by soldiers during the First World War as they trained for the horrific battles that lay ahead. It was particularly poignant to view what is now a Scheduled Monument so near Remembrance Day. On reaching the coastal path, we were rewarded with panoramic views of coast and countryside. Bringing up the rear was walks leader Margaret Lewis, making sure no one was blown away by the wind! And what better place to end an hour of brisk walking than in a village pub, cosy after the wild weather. And, after fortifying themselves with huge mugs of hot coffee or tea at the Cross Inn, many who had arrived by bus chose to walk back to Tenby. Tomorrow (Saturday) there will be a local walk. To join us, meet outside Somerfield for a 10.30 am start.
