Saundersfoot by foot. The path that runs along the bottom of the valley seen from the lodge is a brisk 15~20-minute walk to the sea at Wisemans Bridge then about the same again to Coppett Hall Beach and then Saundersfoot. Total around 2 miles taking 40 minutes.
To get to the path follow the road down from the lodge past the gas tanks over the bridge and past the play area. This path is stony and is difficult (almost impossible) for buggies and the like, in that case go via the reception building.
Once on the main path to Saundersfoot it is tarmac and follows the course of the old railway line so virtually flat (it is very dark at night). Crossing the road at Wisemans Bridge (watch out for traffic, especially the bus) the path follows the side of the cliffs and goes through long dark tunnels in several places. Bring a torch - there's a boxful to choose from in the cupboard.
You could park on the front at Wisemans Bridge (free), or Coppett Hall (£6.50 pd) will save the legs getting to Saundersfoot. There are several car parks in Saundersfoot including the harbour which is the best. Problem they are always rammed in high season.
Walk up the hill behind the lodge and then up the steep path. At one point you will have to scale 68 steps. Sam did this with Ewan in a buggy in the early hours – things you do when the baby won’t sleep! Follow the path into the woods to more ruins, older kids will love this. Keep going along the path downhill overlooking Heritage Park and eventually finish at Stepaside. You should recognise where you are.
It is much easier to do this walk the other way round. Start by the 3 cottages behind the bus-stop in Stepaside.
One of the best walks.
We did this starting from the lodge to Wisemans Bridge, across the beach at low tide here Tides Wisemans-Bridge-Beach. Stopped at the Amroth Arms then on to Colby Lodge. Over the hills and fields returning almost where you started.
The walking map starts at Amroth. But we do this in order 3, 4, 5, 1, 2.
If you prefer, you can just walk to Amroth and then back again.
This exhilarating walk is one of the best ever. The terrain and views are some of the breath-taking in the world and to die for.
It is hard work for us oldies, the 18,018 steps from the lodge to the top of the steps at Tenby North beach took us exactly 4 hours and according to Fitbit walked the equivalent of 76 flights of stairs.
In the direction we travelled, to Tenby, there was a flight of steps 160 going down, plus a never-ending hill going up - at the top was a flag and notice “Ed H was here 1953”.
The route is straight forward, starting at the bottom of The Glen and following the coastal path arrows but some require thought. (Two being at Rowston).
Eat at the Hwbr Brewery which is incredibly good food for what looks like an average pub restaurant.
Taxi back to lodge £20.
We will do the other direction sometime.
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