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I’m taking on the Mayday Mile Challenge to support RNLI volunteers

This May, I’m completing a mile-a-day challenge to help RNLI crews save lives at sea.

During summertime, more people flock to beaches and coastal towns to make the most of everything they have to offer – from glorious sunshine to adventurous watersports. And as temperatures rise, so do calls from people in trouble in the water.

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Day 31 - Final walk

Saturday 31st May
For my final May Day Mile we walked from Rest Bay to Kenfig National Nature Reserve. Finley and Freddie found the sand dunes rather challenging walking so were please to find the tree at Kenfig Pool. After the walk we visited Porthcawl Lifeboat station.

DAY 30 - Railway path

Friday 30th May
Today we walked along the old railway line path returning via the cliff walk and seafront, passing the Penarth Lifeboat station. 

Day 29 - Castle and Bute Park

Thursday 29th May
During Today's walk around Cardiff Castle and Bute Park  Finley and Freddie got the chance to say hello to a few other bears.

Day 28 - listed building of Penarth

Wednesday 28th May
Today's walk around Penarth took in several of its listed buildings.  Grade I - St Augustine's Church from 1866, 
Grade II Custom House from 1865, The pier and Pavilion  from  1895,  Public Library 1906, Turner House Gallery 1888, Yacht Club 1884, Penarth Baths 1885, St Joseph's Church 1915, Trinity Methodist Church 1901. 

Day 27- Usk Valley Osprey

Tuesday 27th May
First walk in the rain. A short walk from Talybony-on-Usk to the Usk Valley Osprey Viewing point.

Day 26 - around Cwmdu Campsite

Monday 26th May
A shotish walk from the village of Cwmdu along the lanes and bridalways below Cefn Moel. Came across a very friendly dog who followed us most of the way befire its owner caught up with him.

Day 25 - llanfoist to goytre wharf

Sunday 25th May
Walked the llanfoist to Goytre Wharf section of the Breacon and Monmouthshire canal

Day 24 - crickhowell to llangynidr

Saturday 24th May
A walk along the Brecon and Monmouthshire canal..lots of bridges.

Day 23 - Roath - LLanishen reservoir

Friday 23rd May
RNLI May Day Mile Day 23
Today we did a circular walk from Roath to Llanishen reservoir and back. Finley and Freddie really enjoyed the woodland sections. I was lucky enough to have the company of a friend. A good time had by all.

Day 22 - Weston-super-mare

Thursday 22nd May
An excellent visit to Weston-super-mare. A walk along the sea front and on the grand pier, plus a visit to the RNLI temporary lifeboat station and extensive new separate shop. 

Day 21 - Barry

Wednesday 21st May
Visited Barry Island today. Raining when we started but brightened up very quickly. In the picture with the 2 boat, on the left is a Pilot boat and the right is Barry's RNLI Shannon class Lifeboat.

Day 20 - Post Boxes of Penarth

Tuesday 20th May
Today Finley and Freddie decided to see how many different monarchs there were on post boxes they passed during their 2 mile walk around parts of Penarth. We found 3 for Victoria, 2 for Elizabeth II, and one each for George V and George VI. There may be others in Penarth, we will keep a look out. 

Day 19 - Eastern Lake Cosmeston Country Park

Monday 19th May
RNLI May Day Mile Day 19
Today's walk was around the eastern lake at Cosmeston country park.

Day 18 -Preseli Hill Farm

Sunday 18th May
RNLI May Day Mille Day 18
Today's walk was round Preseli Hills Farm . Combined a walk in a beautiful area with a wonderful visit to see friends.

Day 17 - Coity

Saturday 17th May
Today we joined a Glamorgan History walk starting at Coity Castle.  The walk took in some beautiful countryside and places of historical interest. We learnt about Owain Glyndwr's seige of Coity Castle, passed Coed y Mwstwr Hotel a charming Victorian mansion finishing up at the six bells. 

Day 16 - Penarth Esplanade

Friday 16th May
A short walk along Penarth sea front and the Pier, through Alexandra Park and up into the town centre. 

DAY 15 - Some of the Taff Trail

Thursday 15th May
RNLI MayDay Mile Day 15
Today's walk took in some of the Taff's Trail between Llandaff and the M4. As well as remnants of Cardiff's Industrial past. https://fundraise.rnli.org/fundraisers/helenphillips

Day 14 - Rhoose to Barry

Wednesday 14th May
A walk along the costal path from Rhoose to Barry taking in Rhoose Point, Porthkerry Country Park with its viaduct and Cold Knapp. 

Day 13 - Cefn Onn Country Park

Tuesday 13th May
A short walk today around Cefn Onn Country Park, which was full of colour. The rhododendrons were in full bloom and we even saw a heron. Finley and Freddy had a great time. 

Day 12 - Cardiff Sports Village

Monday 12th May
Today we walked around the area of Cardiff Sports Village with the Ice skating ring, Swimming Pool and White Water Rafting Centre. We also walked over the Pont-Y-Werin Bridge and went round in circles for a bit. All Finished off with a lovely drink and muffin. 

Day 11 - Lavernock point

Sunday 11th May
Today's walk started directly after a shift at the Local RNLI Shop. We walked to Lavernock point where in May 1897 the world's first radio transmission over sea took place over the Bristol Channel to the  island of Flatholm. All agreed to return back the same way because it is far more picturesque than the alternative. 

Day 10 - Ely Trail

Saturday 10th May
Today we walked the Ely Trail to St Fagans museum. Of Course we had to have a walk round once we got their. Enjoyed a lovely Cheesy Bread from the Bakers, a half at the Vulcan Pub plus some sweets to go home with. 

Day 9 - Penarth

Friday 9th May
The first (and probably last time) I allow Finley and Freddie to ''plan'' the walk. Clearly they had to pass a playground. A few interesting turns at the start. 

Day 8 - Cardiff Civic Center ish

Thursday 8th May
Today's walk involved Finley and Freddie taking their first ever bus ride, exciting. We walked from the new Bus interchange to Cardiff Civic Center with a detour into the Museum. Well they have dinosaurs.  

Day 7 - Penarth Marine

Wednesday 7th May
The pictures mainly speak for themselves today. Finley and Freddie only have short legs so I had to carry them up the steps :-)

Day 6 - Penarth Head

Tuesday 6th May
A short walk today around Belle Vue Park, St Augustine's Church and Penarth Head Park. 

Day 5 - Cosmeston Medieval Village

Monday 5th May
Today we visited the medieval village at Cosmeston Country Park. As you can see Finley and Freddie had a great time. 

Day 4 - Fourteen Locks

Sunday 4th May
Today's walk started at the ridgeway with some light refreshment in an appropriately named chalet before following the Monmouthshire Canal towpath, Bettws Hill, and the Ynys-y-fro Reservoir.  Then a well needed break a cuppa at Fourteen Locks Canal Center before completing the final stretch. 

Day 3 - WWT Martin Mere

Saturday 3rd May
Finley and Freddie really enjoyed walking around Wildfowl and  Wetland Trust Martin Mere. Spotted some  Avocets, Lapwing, A Marsh Harrier, a pair of noise Trumpiter Swans and a large number of greylag geese and shell ducks. Finley and Freddie also wanted a picture taken with bust of WWT founder Sir Peter Scott. 

Day 2 - Brimham Rock

Friday 2nd May
Finley and Freddie really enjoyed walking around unusual rock formations. Trying to spot the Dancing Bear, Eagle and Mushroom. The Bee Gees used the location in their 'You win again' video!

Day 1 - Bolton Abbey

Thursday 1st May
Excellent first walk, if a bit tiring. Those of you keep on All Creatures Great and Small will hopefully recognise one of the bridges.

One Day to Go

Wednesday 30th Apr
We are all getting really excited about the MayDay Mile. Finley and Freddie are getting all prepared.  Although the aim is to do a Mile each day, as in previous years we will probably walk further on some days. 

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The Newtons

Well done Helen! We've enjoyed the daily walk updates and photos.

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Coral Walker

Well done, Helen. It’s a joy to see you and bears doing those fantastic walk and also a joy to have the opportunity to do a walk with you 😀😊😊

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Paul Goddard

Keep it up Helen. Walking in this hot weather is not ideal, but we're keenly following

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