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Swansea Ramblers Walk


Hidden Porthcawl

16th October 2021

Leader: Gerti Axtmann




Thirty-two of us travelled to Porthcawl for a walk around some of the lesser known parts of the area.  We started from the village of Newton, just to the east of Porthcawl.  

We circled anticlockwise to first visit the lakeside walk then passed near the village of Nottage on the way to the coast, west of Porthcawl.  The sun came out and was really hot but the sea breeze kept us cool.  Lunch was on the promenade in central Porthcawl then we followed the coast path to walk through Coney Beach Pleasure Park.

We crossed the beach to walk in front of Trecco Bay Caravan Park on the way back to Newton.  It was then over to The Jolly Sailor for refreshments outside in the glorious, warm sunshine.

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Photographs



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Leader Gerti Axtmann


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Gerti tells us a bit about the village of Newton and the walk


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Newton is a quieter area, east of Porthcawl


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Setting off on our walk


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A few roads to follow


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Soon we arrive at the first stretch of water, Pwll-y-waun


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Not sure if she's asking to be excused?!


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Gerti has led us into "The Wilderness"


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With more scupltures


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Think it's a germinating Acorn


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A peaceful area away from the centre and the Pleasure Beach


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With friendly Swans


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And more sculptures


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A Mermaid this time


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A Tea-stop in The Wilderness


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Then off we go


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Had to cross the very busy roundabout into Porthcawl
The Holy Well on the left is hidden from the busy traffic



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The old Nottage Ford, set back from the main road


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Along the quiet lane


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Which emerges onto the seafront


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Nearly on the Wales Coast Path


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Leaving behind the houses


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Enjoying a sunny stroll on the Coast Path


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Our lunch stop is up ahead in the centre of Porthcawl


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After lunch we made our way to what used to look like the set of "The French Lieutenant's Woman"
but was covered in scaffolding for repair.



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Porthcawl Marina


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Onto the beach after passing through the busy Pleasure Park!


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Heading for Trecco Bay


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Looking back at Porthcawl


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The Wales Coast Path passes in front of the huge caravan park


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Back into Newton


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Now who will be first to the pub?!





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All photographs Copyright  Andrew Morgan 2021
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