I woke up super early this morning. The birds were especially vociferous, so I decided I might as well get up.

I was on the road by around half six, which is my best effort on this tour so far.

I really wanted to get right down to St Davids today, but I wasn't sure if that was going to be possible. I knew there were a lot of hills involved. Also the ever present headwind was in full force again.

The first big town to get to, where I could gauge my progress, was Cardigan. However, I had a number of smaller towns to tick off on the way.

I was making pretty good progress. Even after detouring up a massive hill to get to the only shop that was open. Only it wasn't open as it was closed for refurbishment!

No matter, I saw a petrol station just down the road with a shop. The only problem being that when I got there, there was a sign on the door saying "Back in 15 mins". I guess that's rural Wales for you! Well I couldn't be bothered to wait, so I carried on.

The weather was dry if a little cold as I continued along a combination of route 82 and the main road.

I eventually stocked up on food and made it to Cardigan. It was still early, but it had taken me 4 hours!

I was somewhat horrified when I saw how far it was to St Davids and I toyed with the idea of cutting out the south west peninsula, but decided that was unacceptable. I was going to St Davids and that was that!

So, it was head down and into the wind. For hours I ploded along ticking off the towns - Newport, Fishguard and then the final long stint. Eventually I made it. It wasn't even late!

I found the perfect csmpsite a few miles further on near Solva.

As it happens, the book I'm currently reading is set around here. In the book there's been a murder at Solva beach. And that's exactly where I am now - in a pub waiting for a well earned pub meal!

Definitely the most satisfying day of the tour so far.