Day 3 Manorbier Beach

I have been working on a new design for a while, but it's hard to find the quiet needed to sit and work out the maths.  So I took my trusted journal and spent time just sat in the van people watching and working it all out.

I was lucky as it was set to be another glourious day, not too hot so I decided to stay local and just head to the beach and have an explore.

Please enjoy the pictures and videos that show what you can find when you spend hours just slowing down and enjoying your surroundings!

 

Day 2 Pembrokeshire Martin's Haven and Scomer

So day two I decide to travel from the campsite about 25 miles to Martin's Haven a true jewel in the crown of land the National Trust owns.

I started my morning by walking down to the beach where you can get a boat to Skomer and surrounding islands.  This is very popular at this time of year due to the puffins on Skomer.

In the distance you can see the coast line of St David's.

After going to the beach I decided to take a walk around Deer park and enjoy the spectacular coastline.

I always take project to knit something like a pair of socks is the perfect versitle project.

I had to take a panoramic and now have this as a perfect reminder as my desktop screensaver.

This is Martin's Haven beach were a group of young lads where out scuba diving.

This is the Coastguards lookout tower where they keep a watch over the coastline.

This was as close to Skomer Island as i'll get.

 

 

Whilst standing so close to Skomer was amazing, I also suffered from very bad vertigo, hence such a short video, but you can see how amazing the place is.

As I was walking back I joined these two lovely guys who where the coast guards on the day.  It is incredible to think it is all run by the kindness of people like these men as it is all voluntary.

By the time I got back to the van the field was almost empty.  I wish I had stayed till about 10pm as this area is marked as one of the areas to see a perfect dark sky which would have been incredible.

This was the view at the top of the campsite at 10pm

My lovely cosy set up after a brilliant day.

Day 1 Pembrokeshire Campsite and beach Day 1

So this was Day one at the campsite I stopped at.

It is 5 miles from Tenby in a lovely hamlet called Manobier.

The caravan's behine me I believe must be perminate where the owners can just come when ever they want.  One of them had a tv set up in the awning bigger than mine at home!!

To get to the beach from the campsite is just a few minutes walk down the hill to through the woods and so worth it.

This was my first night and the choppiest I had seen the sea.  So lovely to just sit at 8pm listening and watching the sea eb and flow.

I could not believe how crystal clear the water was!

This is Manorbier Castle I did not get time to go in this time, but when I go back I will make sure I visit.

Just a video of my #knittingoutdoors

Kenfig Nature Reserve Pembrokeshire July

My adventures to part of Pembrokeshire my first stop off at Kenfig Nature Reserve. 

Kenfig NNR is a favourite refuge for wildfowl all year round and is one of the few places in the UK where the bittern can be seen during the winter - the area is a very popular place with birdwatchers.

The area is managed to ensure the dunes don't become overcome by dense grassland and scrub woodland which would result in the loss of much of the important and diverse wildlife. The reserve is managed so that the delicate balance of habitats is maintained and visitors can freely wander the area without harming any of the reserve and its features. Disabled access is encouraged yet access to the dune systems is difficult for wheelchair users.

Kenfig NNR (includes the area of sand dunes and Kenfig Pool) are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

There are two paths you can follow through the Dunes. 

The Wales Coastal Path and there own path that is a 3 mile circular walk around the dunes. 

Honeysuckle 

Early Marsh Orchid flower in May and early July. Dune slacks are important areas for these damp loving orchids. 

Kidney vetch plant is where a rare small blue butterfly lays its eggs. 

Burnet Rose a prickly rose is found on sand dunes made stable by vegetation. Their delicate white flowers are best seen in June and early July. 

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Sea Holly grows to metre long roots of this plant enable it to colonise dry, mobile foredunes. Its spikey grey-green leaves and blue flowers are now a rare sight on the Welsh coast. 

Working on my sock design in beautiful vivid green. When I wear these socks will be extra special knowing the places I have knitted them.