South Wales & Somerset September 2008 - Day 7: Glastonbury (The Old Oaks campsite)

After walking back from Glastonbury back along the muddy track, one of us had a very muddy belly so had to have a shower!!! The site provides not only a dog walk but a dog exercise area and a doggie shower! Paddy didn't think much of it to begin with but once he was being showered off he didn't seem to mind too much! What great facilities eh?

Our hard standing pitch had a grass entrance to it, which was pretty boggy, so the site owners had provided us with our own 'drive-way', so we didn't get stuck pulling on and off our pitch!

We had another brilliant holiday in our camper. We all thoroughly enjoyed the fresh air and the walks. Considering the weather that most people had had to endure during a horrible August we consider ourselves extremely lucky for our almost dry week!

Roll on October and our next planned trip away!

South Wales & Somerset September 2008 - Day 7 - Glastonbury Tor & Town

After only having one night in Cheddar, we packed up again on Friday morning to head to Shepton Mallett for the Motorhome Show. We spent the morning there dreaming of RV's and having enough space to park one at home!!!

After lunch in the camper, in the show car park (!), we headed for our last site. Heaven on Earth as I now call it - The Old Oaks campsite in Glastonbury. A adults only site (hence the reference to Heaven!) just 3/4 of a mile from Glastonbury Tor.

The sun was shining for us again so once pitched up we headed up the muddy track to the Tor. Having done the trek up to the actual Tor itself previously we decided to head into the town instead. It was busy, probably because the sun was out?!

South Wales & Somerset September 2008 - Day 6: Cheddar Village & Gorge

On arrival in Cheddar we pitched up on the CC site and headed into the village for a wander around in the sunshine. We picked up some Cornish pasties for lunch (well, we were missing home!) and headed back for an afternoon sat outside the camper in the sunshine!!!!

We walked into Cheddar village again later that evening for a nice meal in a doggie friendly pub in the village. I managed to test out their 'rough' cider too - well, a girl has to doesn't she?!

South Wales & Somerset September 2008 - Day 6: Brecon & the Severn Bridge

Thursday was another pack-up day, but this time it was done in the dry!!! We had our last wander around the site to enjoy the views and then headed off, over the Severn Bridge to England and the lovely Somerset village of Cheddar. Photos of the Severn Bridge were taken from inside the camper whilst travelling over the bridge!

As you can see Paddy was worn out and in his 'travelling' position as we left Wales!

South Wales & Somerset September 2008 - Day 5: Brecon Canal/Brynich Aquaduct

We returned to the camper at lunchtime and left Paddy for a much-needed (!) nap whilst we headed to the 'on-site' restaurant for a hearty lunch (and good it was too!).

In the afternoon we decided to head in the opposite direction along the Brecon Canal to the Brynich Aquaduct.

South Wales & Somerset September 2008 - Day 5: Brecon Cathedral & Town Square

After a walk along the River Usk, that runs through Brecon, we walked up around the castle area to Brecon Cathedral that sits majestically overlooking Brecon. The views of the Black Mountains were wonderful.

Brecon town itself was very quiet (just how we like it!). I took a photo of the town square and church and there was hardly another person in sight.

South Wales & Somerset September 2008 - Day 5: Brecon Castle

We were up bright and early on the Wednesday. The clouds were hanging over the Black Mountains (the view from the camper window was fantastic!) but they only threatened and never dropped a thing that day!!!!

We walked along the canal tow path again into Brecon to spend the morning exploring Brecon and its delights!

On the way we came across a wooden man and horse (part of the canal heritage information) - for some strange reason Paddy was scared of him??!!! :o)

South Wales & Somerset September 2008 - Day 4: Brecon (canal).

After another night of heavy rain (we don't mind what it does overnight!) we woke up to more heavy rain! It was pack-up day for us as we were moving onto our second campsite, 2 miles from Brecon overlooking the Black Mountains.

We hit the road mid-morning and on arrival at Brynich at noon it had stopped raining. We pitched up, had a quick lunch and then headed off into Brecon along the canal tow path. It was pretty muddy from the rain earlier that day but not too bad.

It looked as though the local wildlife were confused about the time of year too, because there were baby ducklings on the canal - something we'd certainly NOT seen in September? Did they think it was Spring? On the other hand we came across a building in Brecon itself covered in beautiful Autumn coloured leaves!

It certainly has been a strange year, weather-wise, this year!

South Wales & Somerset September 2008 - Day 3: Amroth

After returning to Saunderfoot by bus we decided to head back along the Miners Walk to the Wisemans Bridge Inn for our lunch (and good it was too!). After lunch we took the coastal path towards the little village of Amroth. The coastal path was very steep in places (up and down!) and the path was incredibly muddy and slippery. It didn't seem to bother the boys but they took me much longer to negotiate!!!!

South Wales & Somerset September 2008 - Day 3: Tenby (castle area & beaches)

Tenby also has a castle (ruins) which sits high on the hill overlooking the harbour, town and Caldey Island. The beaches are golden but were deserted (not surprising after the summer we've just had - or not had as the case maybe?!).

Whilst wandering around the town, before our return bus journey, we came across horse and cart rides but he didn't seem to be doing much trade!