St Govan's Chapel to the Green Bridge of Wales

The St. Govan’s Chapel to the Green Bridge of Wales section of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path is a rugged and wild coastal landscape.

From the car park at St. Govan’s we headed to, the holy site of St. Govan’s Chapel.

This 13th century chapel is believed to be the home and final resting place of the mysterious Celtic Saint Govan, who died here in 586 AD.

Stone steps lead down to the chapel. There’s a legend that if you count the steps on the way down to the chapel and then recount the steps on the way back up, the numbers never match. For my Grandson unfortunately they did, but he is a logical and mathematical type of boy.

Back on the coast path we passed a military gateway from where a rough stony track heads westwards. Although the official advice is to keep to this track on the range, I followed the pathway which runs across the clifftops.

Huntsman’s Leap is a narrow rock chasm with massive sheer sided cliffs. The name originates from the local legend of a huntsman who rode his horse to jump the gap and having successfully done so, he looked back into the chasm and promptly dropped dead from shock.

Flimston Bay has a secluded beach with rock pillars, which is a beautiful.

The Green Bridge of Wales is a truly impressive limestone arch and pedestal rock feature and would once have had a double arch span but  continuous weathering and erosion from the elements over millennia have reduced it to the present form. The pedestal rock nearby is all that remains of that second arch.dndimg align="middle" dndsrc="https://www.yourplaceyourspace.net/uploadedfiles/greenBridge01.jpg" />dndimg align="middle" dndsrc="https://www.yourplaceyourspace.net/uploadedfiles/flimstonBay01.jpg" />dndimg align="middle" dndsrc="https://www.yourplaceyourspace.net/uploadedfiles/bullslaughterBay01.jpg" />dndimg align="middle" dndsrc="https://www.yourplaceyourspace.net/uploadedfiles/stGovans01.jpg" />

 

 

A special celebration of the Menai Bridge, 200 years since construction began.

Photo courtesy Marilyn Williams

With the 200 hundred years celebration taking place on Saturday 10th August since construction began on The Menai Suspension Bridge, we are showcasing the fantastic photography, from 'people with passion' capturing the Menai Bridge, in all its beauty, day & night, whatever the weather! 

 

The Menai Bridge links the Island of Anglesey to Bangor on the mainland.

The construction of the bridge began in 1819 and was designed by Thomas Telford, the bridge was completed in 1826. The celebrations of the world-famous bridge over the Menai Strait take place on Saturday 10th August 2019.

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Photography courtesy Marilyn Williams

 

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Photography courtesy Sian Monument

 

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Photography courtesy Phil Taylor

 

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Photography courtesy Marilyn Williams

 

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Photography courtesy Phil Taylor

 

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Photography courtesy Sami Owen

 

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Photography courtesy Sian Monument

 

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Photography courtesy Brian Davies

 

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Photography courtesy Marilyn Williams

 

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Photography courtesy W J Jones

 

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Photography courtesy Phil Taylor

 

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Photography courtesy W J Jones

 

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Photograpy courtesy Marilyn Williams

 

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Photography courtesy Bleddyn Jones - Pearson

 

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Photography courtesy Bleddyn Jones - Pearson

 

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Photography courtesy Marilyn Williams

 

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Photography courtesy Phil Taylor

 

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Photography courtesy W J Jones

 

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Photography courtesy Gareth Southworth

 

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Photography courtesy W J Jones

 

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Photography courtesy Marilyn Williams

 

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Photography courtesy Sian Monument

 

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Photography courtesy Phil Taylor

 

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Photography courtesy Gareth Southworth

 

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Photography courtesy Phil Taylor

 

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Photography courtesy Marilyn Williams

 

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Photography courtesy Phil Taylor

 

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Photography courtesy Marilyn Williams

 

 

Laugharne - The Home of Dylan Thomas

Laugharne is a very beautiful place with a real peaceful feel to it. You can easily see why Dylan Thomas chose to live and write here.

ItsYourWales - that was the week(end) that was (July 2019)

10 of the best from People with Passion – A selection of great photography from the last week shared by our contributors out capturing the beauty of Wales for us all to enjoy! 

Wonderful from Aberporth showing the start of the decline into Tresaith, Cardigan Bay.

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Photography courtesy Aberporth Coastal Holidays

 

Beautiful! James at St Patrick's Tidal Bell, Cemaes Bay, Anglesey.

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Photography courtesy James Carlisle

 

A beautiful sunrise over Caban Dam at Elan Valley, Mid Wales.

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Photography courtesy Sorcha Lewis

 

Out on the range in Snowdonia, North Wales.

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Photography courtesy James Carlisle

 

Partial Lunar Eclipse at Saundersfoot Bay, Pembrokeshire.

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Photography courtesy Nicky Mallen

 

A ‘Golden Hour’ at Tywyn Gwynedd on the West Coast of Wales.

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Photography courtesy Stephen Griffiths

 

Partial lunar eclipse over Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd, North Wales.

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Photography courtesy Don Cardy

 

A perfect summer evening in North Pembrokeshire, Wales.

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Photography courtesy Warpool Court Hotel

 

Perfect way to view the wonderful Barafundle Bay, Pembrokeshire.

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Photography courtesy Emma Ryan

 

Beautiful sunrise over Ogwen in Snowdonia, North Wales.

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Photography Courtesy Chris Williams

Burry Port at Sun Down

Burry Port is an amazing place to go at sun down, especially when that time conicides with abstract patterns across the sands created by the ebbing tide.