Pembrokeshire Coast & Countryside photos
Gwaun Valley - A step back in time
Regarded by geologists as one of the most important meltwater channels in the British Isles from the last Ice Age, the Gwaun Valley or Cwm Gwaun in Welsh is a steep sided valley which runs through the heart of the Preseli Mountains towards the old port of Fishguard or Abergwaun, meaning, Mouth of the River Gwaun.
A visit to the Gwaun Valley could make you think you've traveled back in time, especially in the month of January when the locals still celebrate New Years Day or Hen Galan, on the 13th of January, which marks the old new year's day as dated by the old Julian Calendar, which operated before 1752. replaced by many others with the the Gregorian Calendar.
Even a visit to the local pub, the Dyffryn Arms locally known as "Bessie's Pub" is like taking a huge leap back in time, where if you ask for a pint of beer, you'll receive some of the finest locally brewed ale, served straight out of the barrel with a traditional jug.
Gwaun Valley - A step back in time
Regarded by geologists as one of the most important meltwater channels in the British Isles from the last Ice Age, the Gwaun Valley or Cwm Gwaun in Welsh is a steep sided valley which runs through the heart of the Preseli Mountains towards the old port of Fishguard or Abergwaun, meaning, Mouth of the River Gwaun.
A visit to the Gwaun Valley could make you think you've traveled back in time, especially in the month of January when the locals still celebrate New Years Day or Hen Galan, on the 13th of January, which marks the old new year's day as dated by the old Julian Calendar, which operated before 1752. replaced by many others with the the Gregorian Calendar.
Even a visit to the local pub, the Dyffryn Arms locally known as "Bessie's Pub" is like taking a huge leap back in time, where if you ask for a pint of beer, you'll receive some of the finest locally brewed ale, served straight out of the barrel with a traditional jug.