Walkers gathered in south Pembrokeshire last weekend to mark the launch of a new all-Wales health campaign.
The Walk4Life initiative encourages people to walk more and improve their health.
To celebrate its launch, nearly 45 walkers, including Councillor Sian James, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, set out on a three and a half mile scenic walk from Coppet Hall near Saundersfoot on Sunday (September 26th).
The walkers set off along the coast path through the tunnels of the old Stepaside railway to Wiseman’s Bridge, enjoying the stunning coastal views from Caldey to Pendine and beyond.
From Wiseman’s Bridge they continued along the peaceful, riverside woodland of the Dramway before reaching the early industrial revolution site at Stepaside Ironworks Heritage Park.
The majority of the group then continued to tackle the long hill up to Grove Colliery to see more early industrial remains before returning down a steep rough track to rejoin the Dramway.
Councillor Sian James said walking was a simple way to stay healthy.
“Walking is a great feel-good exercise which is both free and good for the environment,” she said.
“We are extremely lucky in Pembrokeshire in that we have so many wonderful walking opportunities on our doorstep. I wish the new initiative well and hope it inspires people to get out and enjoy the countryside.”
The walk was organised by Steps2Health Walking Club, a Health Challenge Pembrokeshire project funded by Sport Wales.
Steps2Health have six community walking groups around the county. Membership is free and you join simply by attending a walk. Contact Paul Morris on 07747 564042 or at [email protected] to find out more.
Walk4Life is part of the Welsh Assembly Government’s Change4Life campaign, which is designed to help people make changes to their lifestyles so that they can eat well, move more and live longer.
