The Permanent Recess

With its rows of beautifully coloured Georgian homes, the bones of this pretty seaside town has remained unchanged for years. Some of the shops along the main road have come and gone, but Aberaeron is still the same as it was years ago. Coming here as a little girl I would play in the park in the middle of the town or watch the Aberaeron 7’s play rugby there. Then we would head to The New Celtic for fish and chips served on plastic table cloths and if we were lucky, have tin

The Great Childhood Mystery When I holidayed here as a child, I was great friends with the people in the caravan next door to me, Sarah and Claire. They always went to Newquay. We never did, and I never really understood why. I think it was because Mum and Dad didn’t want to drive that far. (It’s about 20 minutes from the caravan). It’s an awesome place with beautiful sandy beaches that extend around the coast and join up with another famous beach in the area called Cei Bach

Pontarfynach is the Welsh name for this famous spot, and it’s pronounced exactly as it sounds: pont - ar - fy - nach. Whether you're here for the folklore or the fitness, be prepared for a workout! I am not going into the history of the Devil's Bridge, as I want you to visit and read about it yourself. It's a great tale. The Nature Trail: A Warning Before You Venture on... If you come here out of season, you need cash (£4 in coins) for the turnstile that leads down to the Fal