Day 48 Margam to Southerndown (16.9 miles, cumulative 811.3)

800 miles walked! 

I left my excellent B&B in light rain and set off to rejoin the coast path. This proved to be more challenging than expected due to tracks across the dunes being complex and overgrown, but I made it in the end. A clearly defined path next to the coast ultimately brought me to Porthcawl, but the rain did not portray its qualities as a holiday resort in the best light.

The rain finally stopped, but the pace slowed down as the path crossed a lengthy section of sand dunes - it takes much more effort to walk through fine sand with a heavy rucksack. My guidebook indicated that the river at Ogmore could be crossed at very low tides, but I was out of luck, so a detour of several miles was required.

I just had time for refreshments at the pub in Southerndown, before catching the bus to Bridgend. My original airbnb booking on the route had been cancelled, so the replacement accommodation is a new experience - a Wetherspoons hotel!