First Minister Mark Drakeford has revealed his favourite part of the Wales Coast Path, which just so happens to include a well-known nudist beach. Mr Drakeford made the comment at the Plenary on Tuesday while discussing Welsh Government plans to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the path, which trails around the entire Welsh coastline.
When Member of the Senedd (MS) for Ogmore, Huw Irranca-Davies, asked Mr Drakeford what his favourite part of the Wales Coast Path is, he replied: "I was on the coastal path at the weekend. I was walking between Pendine in Sir Gar to Amroth in Pembrokeshire. It's probably not one of the best known parts of the path, but it's absolutely beautiful.
"You can imagine the weather at the weekend; it was stunningly beautiful. It's challenging in parts, as the path often is. It has some very steep inclines, up Marros mountain for example, and it has hidden parts of the coast, which, unless you take the coastal path, you will never see for yourself. If I had to choose just one tiny part of that wonderful achievement for this afternoon, I'd recommend that walk to anybody."
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Marros beach is located on Carmarthen Bay on the south coast of Wales, between Pendine and Amroth, near Saundersfoot. The beach is described as being secluded and quiet with naturist use at the western end, beyond the rocks (about 1/2 mile from the access point). The remainder of the beach is used at times by textiles and families and a few walkers may use the beach at low tide as an alternative to the Coast Path. At high tide the route is cut off and access is only from the inland direction.
One visitor posted on the Saturday Walkers Club website and said: "I visited Marros a year ago. It's excellent for long naked walks but be careful to ensure the tide will be out during the duration of your visit.
"Park at the roadside on the hill just east of Amroth and walk down the path to the beach at the bottom. At low tide it's possible to go around the headland to the western end of Marros beach which extends for miles. I stripped at the eastern end and stayed naked until I had walked the length of the beach and returned to the western end. I saw one dog walker in the whole walk. There are some nice flat rocks to sunbathe on at the eastern end. I strongly recommend this beach for nude walkers."
Addressing the speaker, Mr Drakeford said "a year-long programme of events and activities" will celebrate 10 years of the Wales Coast Path.
