Tuesday, 31 January 2012

TONIGHT'S JOURNEY - ABEREIDDY

This is the approach road to Abereiddy in Pembrokeshire where
we have spent many happy holidays
Abereiddy is about 6 miles from St Davids
Abereiddy beach is famous for its graptolite fossils
The Blue Lagoon was once a slate quarry
linked to the sea by a narrow channel.


Overlooking the beach are the ruins of a small group of cottages built for the workers of the Blue Lagoon. These were only abandoned after the floods of 1904. These in turn add "character" to this little hamlet.
Abereiddy, and in particular the lagoon, are favourites for the extreme water sport enthusiasts, who enjoy the thrill of coaststeering, surfing and diving. For the non "thrill seeker", it provides a perfect location for activities such as kayaking and fishing. There are some wonderful coastal walks to be enjoyed and Porthgain with the famous Sloop Inn is an enjoyable walk over the cliffs.






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