My journey started in September 2012 and has come to its end in October 2017.
870 miles from Chester, around Anglesey and finishing in Chepstow.
Starting from Chester I used buses to get to the path then moved onto using trains and some lifts by car with friends.
The further south I got meant overnight accommodation and a bit of planning of where I got on and off the path.
Over the years my cameras have changed which I used to take my photos and videos:
• Panasonic waterproof compact
• Fuji bridge camera
• Panasonic zoom compact
• Olympus micro four thirds
• Fuji X70
In the last year I have gone from the automatic mode and used both aperture and shutter modes. Learning to adjust for low light or to freeze water.
Also by processing my photos I have become more happy with what I took.
You can find all my photos of the different day walks on my YouTube channel, neilrbee.
I have done playlists for each of the main sections along with one for some of the beaches I came across.
If you asked me to name my favourite beach I would be hard pushed to name one, however I can name 3 beaches I would like to re-visit.
1. Mwnt, Dyfed
2. Three Cliffs Bay, Gower
3. Barundle Bay, Pembrokeshire
If you are walking the path I would suggest you take a whistle as in very remote parts there is no mobile signal if you injury yourself.
What next?
Well closer to home there is the Sandstone Trail in Cheshire to walk, but other than that shorter walks so I can practice my photography and use my drone more.
Also short circular coast walks on Anglesey.
Along the way I've learned how to prevent blisters, improve my photography and enjoyed sharing my travels with other walkers along the way.
Definitely recommend walking part of the path and you will want to walk more!
Monday 16 October 2017
Sunday 7 May 2017
Wales Coast Path turns 5
The Wales Coast Path turned 5 years old this week.
I started the path back in September 2012 starting from Chester.
Along my travels I take pictures of the sections walked and videos of things that catch my eye.
I've added the following sections of the path as playlists on my YouTube channel:
- North Wales Coast
- Isle of Anglesey
- Llyn Peninsula
- Cardigan Bay & Ceredigion
- Pembrokeshire
- Carmarthen Bay & Gower
- South Wales Coast
Start the Pembrokeshire coast section at the end of the month so will be adding videos then.
Link below to the sections.
https://www.youtube.com/user/neilrbee/playlists
Monday 27 February 2017
Half marathon PB
Yesterday was my second attempt at the Brighton Half Marathon.
Last year managed to complete the course in 2 hours 22 and 30 seconds.
Weather was grey and windy so knew it wasn't going to be easy to do better this year.
For the first 7 miles was chatting to a woman who was running her first half. Chatting to her about the course and training soon helped cover the miles.
Mile 2 to 4 was up hill but did have some flat sections. A steel band lightened the spirit before turning back into the drizzle and wind and back towards Brighton.
Had to endure the windy conditions for 6 miles.
At mile 8 not enough water led to a slight bad head and dehydration. Pace slowed and was looking forward to mile 10 for the last water stop before the finish.
Was glad of the wind behind me as Brighton pier in distance seemed ages away.
Predicted finishing time on my watch was 2 minutes slower than last year.
Last year the addreline kicked in at mile 12 and the encouragement of the crowd led to my fastest mile of the run.
This year my legs weren't feeling it. Actual time was getting close to last year's so managed to find the energy and mental will power to sprint close to the finishing line.
I knew I was close to the 2 hours 22 minutes mark but didn't know if I had set a PB.
Glad for the lucozade and food to refuel slowly made my way to the baggage area.
Phone in hand and text received. Double checked the message and I had shaved 7 seconds off by the final sprint.
I now had a PB of 2 hours 22 minutes and 17 seconds.
Will I be running next year?
Definitely.
Last year managed to complete the course in 2 hours 22 and 30 seconds.
Weather was grey and windy so knew it wasn't going to be easy to do better this year.
For the first 7 miles was chatting to a woman who was running her first half. Chatting to her about the course and training soon helped cover the miles.
Mile 2 to 4 was up hill but did have some flat sections. A steel band lightened the spirit before turning back into the drizzle and wind and back towards Brighton.
Had to endure the windy conditions for 6 miles.
At mile 8 not enough water led to a slight bad head and dehydration. Pace slowed and was looking forward to mile 10 for the last water stop before the finish.
Was glad of the wind behind me as Brighton pier in distance seemed ages away.
Predicted finishing time on my watch was 2 minutes slower than last year.
Last year the addreline kicked in at mile 12 and the encouragement of the crowd led to my fastest mile of the run.
This year my legs weren't feeling it. Actual time was getting close to last year's so managed to find the energy and mental will power to sprint close to the finishing line.
I knew I was close to the 2 hours 22 minutes mark but didn't know if I had set a PB.
Glad for the lucozade and food to refuel slowly made my way to the baggage area.
Phone in hand and text received. Double checked the message and I had shaved 7 seconds off by the final sprint.
I now had a PB of 2 hours 22 minutes and 17 seconds.
Will I be running next year?
Definitely.
Friday 24 February 2017
Been a while
Chatting to a colleague at work about my interests so I mentioned my YouTube channel and how I used to do a blog.
Been a few years since last post.
Time for a few updates I think!
Tomorrow is my second half marathon so will post on how it went.
Been a few years since last post.
Time for a few updates I think!
Tomorrow is my second half marathon so will post on how it went.
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