Decided to take 'she who must be obeyed' to visit Llanseffan Castle, fully kitted out with a selection of picnic comestibles - on what turned out to be probably the hottest day of the year.

The beach car park was full to capacity, as were the shops and cafe.

The climb up to the castle itself was a bit strenuous, not helped by the heat (and the poor signage) - but what an incredible location !

No wonder this spot was chosen for the construction of a castle, almost impossible to attack successfully up the steep slopes, and commanding wonderful views over the Towy estuary, the Gower and Pembrey peninsulas in the distance, the village of Ferryside on the directly opposite bank and lastly upriver to Carmarthen.

The grounds were a haven of quiet, leaving the bustling holidaymakers far below, their voices carried away by a refreshing breeze on the hilltop.

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