Good things come in threes…

21st. January 2015 3/52 – Pleinmont to Pembroke Bay:

It was a cold but rain-free morning as I set off solo along the coast road to L’Eree. There must have been a high tide and strong winds during the night as the road was absolutely littered with seaweed, pebbles and a variety of other items for the first mile of this leg, and although vehicles were using the road they were having to proceed very cautiously. It was quite cold, but there was no strong wind to hold me back and I was able to establish a steady pace as I made my way to Vazon. It is always likely that you will meet other walkers, dog walkers and onlookers on the coast road, and this proved to be the case. It was great to be able to have a chat as I passed by, and I was very much encouraged by a couple of gentlemen who wished me luck in completing my leg today.

No matter what time of the year it is the beaches and the sea always look very attractive, and there is usually a good variety of sea birds to be seen en route.

Passing Cobo I was anxious to see the progress that was being made with the new-build housing project that has attracted a lot of criticism from the Guernsey public. It appears to be nearing completion, but I must admit I have certain reservations about it; it will, however, undoubtedly be a superb location for the eventual residents of this project. Cobo has always been a jewel in the crown of beach locations and probably is one of the most favourite summer locations for the locals.

Onwards towards Rousse, and the skies were starting to darken, and I expected to get somewhat wet in the next mile or two. I really fancied a bacon buttie at Rousse but unfortunately the kiosk was closed and I had to resort to my bag of nuts and a couple of oranges that were stuffed into my jacket pocket.

It was great to turn into the L’Ancresse Common area and see my final destination; the expected rain didn’t arrive although I was somewhat soaked inside with sweat! The golf links looked well despite an absence of golfers as I made my way down the path towards the Pembroke Bay car park, and I was extremely fortunate to meet a bus coming around the corner which took me back into St Peter Port.

This leg had taken me some 3 hours to complete.