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Discover the Land Speed records at Pendine Sands

This 11km-long stretch of beach is celebrated for its history of land speed records. Malcolm Campbell set the world land speed record here in Blue Bird in 1924 and again in Blue Bird II in 1927. His grandson, Don Wales’, set the electric land speed course record in 2000. And in May 2019, a Porsche 911 set a new course record of 338.50km/h. The areas you can drive on are limited now, but if you’re a petrolhead, Pendine Sands will hold a special place in your heart.

Thrill-seekers will find plenty of other adventures here that’ll raise pulses. Land yachting offers the exhilaration of travelling at speeds of over 50km/h just inches above the sand. Or you can take to the water on a sea kayak or stand-up paddle board. And if you like your horsepower more literal, feel the wind in your hair on an invigorating horse ride along the surf line.

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Carmarthenshire Land Sailing Club - CLSC

Welcome to carmarthenshire land sailing club.

CLSC exists to promote and maintain access for land sailing, including land traction kiting activities, on Cefn Sidan (Pembrey) and Pendine beaches. As part of the access agreement, everyone taking part in these activities on these beaches must be a member of CLSC. Our goal is to promote and enjoy all types of kite flying, land yachting and other land sailing activities, including one-liners, stunt, kite boarding, kite buggying and kite surfing. We are a friendly, open club willing to help new comers to our sport develop their skills. To assist with this, we have a number of nationally qualified Kite Instructors within our membership.

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• Coastal Villages

Visitors flock to the village of Pendine for its 7-mile stretch of glorious sands. But it’s a beach with 2 personas. To Gilman Point in the west are rock pools, overlooked by dramatic cliffs and scenic footpaths that make up part of the 870-mile Wales Coast Path. To Laugharne Sands in the east, are flat, golden sands that have been the scene of many land speed record attempts and on which thrill-seekers still look for pulse-raising adventures.

The village has undergone quite a transformation in recent years, thanks to a £7-million programme of development. This has included a traffic-free 500m promenade and a seafront commercial centre that accommodates a surfboard and kayak hire shop, tea shop, ice cream parlour and an Asian Fusion restaurant. The Museum of Land Speed is also expected to re-open in 2022 in a brand-new home.

Read on to find out more about this little village with the big beach.

The need for speed

In the 1920s, as drivers were reaching speeds of 150mph, it became clear that roads and race tracks were no longer suitable locations for attempts on the world land speed record. They required smooth, straight surfaces of at least 5 miles to stand any chance of accelerating to a record-breaking top speed before the mile marker and – as importantly - still have adequate braking distance afterwards. Pendine Sands offered the perfect solution.

The first person to set the record here was Malcolm Campbell in Blue Bird in 1924 and again in Blue Bird II in 1927. Welshman J G Parry-Thomas made an ill-fated attempt to regain the record from Campbell just weeks later, which resulted in his untimely death.

In more recent times, Campbell’s grandson, Don Wales, set the electric land speed course record here in 2000. And in May 2019, Zef Eisenberg set a new course record in his Porsche 911 of 210mph.

Although the areas of the beach you can drive on are fairly limited now, Pendine Sands continues to hold a special place in the hearts of many petrolheads.

The Museum of Land Speed

The finishing touches have been made to the replacement for the original Museum of Land Speed, which closed in 2018. Opened this May, the new museum will tell the dramatic stories of over 100 years of racing, land speed trials and records through an array of interactive exhibits. The new building has been designed so that the museum’s star attraction – Parry-Thomas’ world land speed record breaking car, Babs – will be perfectly aligned with the racing line of the beach.

Under your own steam

If the sharp whiff of petrol or the creak of old English leather upholstery doesn’t cause your adrenalin to spike, there are plenty of other adventures to be had here that will. Morfa Bay Adventure offers an extensive range of outdoor activities, on site at its centre in Pendine and off site at locations around Carmarthenshire and neighbouring Pembrokeshire.

On-site activities include abseiling/climbing, archery, axe throwing, bushcraft, high ropes/zip line, mountain biking, a mud assault course, sumo wrestling, and the crate stack/leap of faith. Off-site activities that can be arranged include surf and stand up paddleboarding, caving, coasteering, gorge walking and sea kayaking.

Of all the activities they offer, however, land yachting is probably the most thrilling, offering the rush of travelling at speeds of over 30mph just inches above the sand. Start the morning with a safety briefing and a quick lesson about technique and turning, before taking to a basic figure-of-8 course and then moving on to an advanced course to learn more difficult and quicker turns. By lunchtime, you could be attempting your own land speed record here.

The Wales Coast Path

The Wales Coast Path is the first path in the world to follow a country’s coastline in its entirety – that’s 870 miles of jaw-dropping views, cultural hotspots, encounters with nature and thousands of years of history. The Carmarthenshire section is approximately 67 miles long in total. This part of the path runs mostly along the clifftops for 4 miles from Pendine, offering glorious views eastwards towards the Gower Peninsula and westwards to Tenby and Caldey Island, before reaching the cove of Amroth and the border with Pembrokeshire.

Mane attraction

If you prefer your horsepower with legs rather than wheels, head to Marros Riding Centre where you can head out for a trek in their own unspoilt, ancient woodland. Newbies and nervous riders alike are catered for, with staff on hand to teach basic riding skills and to lead horses on foot, if necessary. For older, more experienced riders there’s the opportunity to take a horse onto the sands and experience the exhilaration of a ride along the surf line. You’ll head out from the centre in a small group, along byways and farm tracks, where you’ll have a few trots and canters to get used to your horse’s movements. Once on the beach, you’ll gradually work through the speeds until, before you know it, you’re galloping on the sand and in the surf.

Insider tips

The Instagram spot : The beach to capture anyone land yachting, kite surfing or galloping a horse along the surf line. Double the likes if you’re the one doing them!

The surprising fact : In 1944, a replica section of the Atlantic Wall was built at Ragwen Point in order to develop methods of breaching the actual wall during the D-Day landings

The must do : Go and see Babs, Parry-Thomas’ world land speed record-winning car at the new Museum of Land Speed Museum

The hidden gem : Go on a caving expedition to Green Bridge Cave, thought to have been used by local bandits to secret their contraband

The refreshment stop : Cambrian Ice Cream Parlour in the commercial centre, with its almost overwhelming choice of flavours.

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Pendine, Carmarthenshire. Open at all times. Free entry.

Accessibility:

There are two car parks in Pendine - one on Marsh Road and one on the sea front. The latter is pay and display with blue badge holders getting an hour of free parking once a ticket has been purchased. The sea front car park has two disability spaces and is next to the toilet block, which also has disability facilities. 

The area is generally well-paved and the sea front is quite flat.  Many of the premises are single storey with level access, but not all of them. There are ramps down to the beach which is relatively firm sand.

Brief Description:

Pendine is a village of two parts. The original settlement sits around the parish church 400 metres uphill from the coast. as well as the settlement around the harbour, which has grown during the 20th century and now also includes caravan parks, cafes and beach front facilities. The latter is most famous for Pendine Sands, home of many Land Speed Records and attempts, including those of Malcolm Campbell and J. G. Parry-Thomas. Pendine Museum of Speed is still the summer home of the restored 'Babs', which Parry-Thomas drove to a land speed record on the sands in 1926 and in which he died in a subsequent failed attempt the following year.

Some of the beach is used as a military firing range, land-sailing, kite buggying and even a test site for the latest Thrust SSC world land speed record attempt car.

Further Information:

Pendine, Carmarthenshire, SA33 4PF

Chris Delaney, Clerk, Pendine Community Council:  [email protected]

Community council:  http://www.pendinesands.org/

Online e-mail form:  http://www.pendinesands.org/contact-us/#.WgZLSWi0O00

Opening Hours:

Open at all times. Free entry. Parking charges may apply.

Directions:

From Carmarthen follow the A40 for about 9 miles to the A477 in St Clears. At the roundabout take the first exit onto the A477 and follow this road for around 6.5 miles to Red Roses and take the slip road on the left. This road doubles back on itself up to a cross roads with the B4314 next to a public house and caravan park. Turn right towards Pendine. Follow this road to the sea front at Pendine (about 4.5 miles).

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Pendine is serviced by the 222 bus service: https://bustimes.org.uk/services/222-pendine-carmarthen For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info/ or call 0871 200 22 33.

There are cafes, public houses, diners and shops in the sea front area of Pendine.

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[toilets] Pendine Public Toilet Block

201 metres*

Museum of Speed, Pendine, Carmarthenshire. See link in listing for seasonal open days. Entry fee may apply.

255 metres*

St Margaret's Church, Pendine, Carmarthenshire. Grounds open daily. Free entry. For services see listing.

984 metres*

Eglwys Gymyn. St Margaret's Church. Open daily. Free entry.

1.72 miles*

Marros. St Lawrence Church. Open daily. Free entry.

1.74 miles*

Marros, Carmarthenshire

1.75 miles*

*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.

Carmarthen Bay Walkthrough: Pendine to Laugharne to Llansteffan

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I’d hit what must of been the half-way mark when I noticed there was no-one around for miles. Out in front, there was sand… after sand…and I could just about glimpse Dolwen Point looking back over my shoulder. Otherwise, nothing.

By the mid-way point I’d felt as if I’d settled, that restless feeling that so often clings for the first few miles is now lost – this is a perfect landscape to lose yourself in.

Not to put too fine a point on it, but a quiet moment of reflection, out in the fresh air – can really work wonders.

Pendine Sands is a flat out seven miles of shoreline, and as it happens – ideal conditions to set the land speed record. The early 20th century saw a fierce battle to the top that culminated in the Welsh Driver J.G. Parry’s death in 1927. His car (Babs) was excavated from the sands and is now housed in the nearby ‘Museum of Speed’, chronicling the driver’s technical innovation and bravery.

Today, the fastest things I found on Pendine Sands, were on four-legs. That being said, you can still drive the beach, and until the advent of four-wheel drive, hauling sunken vehicles out of the mire was a useful source of income for the locals.

The beach has since been acquired by the M.O.D and is used as a firing range most days, at which the coast path diverts inland to avoid this. I’m not going to claim one way is better than the other, but I chose to take the stretch of beach after checking the timetable for public access,  available here .

It’s marshland you meet coming off the sand by Ginst Point before the path gently slopes around the sides of the bay, joining the Dylan Thomas Birthday Walk up to Laugharne. It’s going to be difficult to resist snatching a photo (see cover image) – each ascent has a bench, a placard with a different section of ‘ Poem in October ‘ and an even better vantage looking back across the bay.

Climbing up the tower of Laugharne Castle, I can’t help but be impressed by how much of it is still standing. It’s easily one of the most complete castles I’ve visited, odd when you consider its fraught history . From the top, you’re rewarded with a view over Laugharne – it’s dinky high street and handsome stone houses – lovely.

Of course, there is a chance to see where Dylan Thomas lived and wrote one of his most famous works, Under Milkwood. The fictional town Llareggub (read: bugger all) is thought to be directly inspired by Laugharne and the people who lived there. The rooms here, are pretty much as the man left them and the old kitchen has now become a cafe overlooking the estuary.

Whiling away the hours in Laugharne is no problem at all. The town doesn’t shy away from celebrating the connection to its most famous resident, that’s for sure. But that doesn’t stop the town from having its own character, as well as punching well above its weight in terms of food and drink. I could of spent a lot more time there, but I’d never get to St.Clears sat in Browns Bar.

Crossing over the bridge from St.Clears boat club, I take a detour at a farm (Trefenty) to visit the ruins of St. Michaels church. Shortly after, I take another diversion, down a lane to Black Scar point.

It sounds ominous, but what you get at the old ferrypoint is views over to Laugharne and the vestiges of an old fishing trade.

Leaving Laugharne, the route has been almost entirely inland. As you near Llansteffan, the path locks into a gentle slope and the tree canopy gradually falls away on the ascent to Wharley point. Up here, you’ve met with a chance to catch your breath and take in the view out over Carmarthen (is that Worm’s head over the horizon?) before following the trail down to Scott’s Bay and Llansteffan.

There’s something particularly satisfying about ending a long trek at a beach, especially when it comes to walks in Carmarthenshire. That aside, there’s not much standing between me and reaching Llansteffan but Llansteffan Castle – which is found around the top of a slope snaking up from the beach. Following the route up, I notice a distinctive, almost like a pasta shell (rigatoni?) sculpture – either way, it sticks with me.

After a day’s long walk everything seems different, although maybe it’s all too easy to overstate these things. But walking out over the vast Pendine Sands, or the view out over the Taf estuary from Wharley point, you feel the connection to something bigger and that can help put your thoughts into perspective. The things you find, straying off the beaten path really stick with me as well – you’ve got the freedom to do that when you’re out there walking and finding your own way. Follow the link, for more information on walks in Carmarthenshire and the holidays and routes we offer on walking Carmarthen Bay .

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Thanks that’s really useful to see if we do the walk later this month staying near Tenby and catching buses and lots of walking.

Glad to hear it was useful Rob – hope you have a fantastic trip.

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Pendine Sands

Visit pendine sands.

Pendine Sands is a magnificent seven-mile stretch of sandy beach located along the Carmarthenshire coast. The beach is renowned for its flat, open sand that runs eastward from Ragwen Point.

Pendine Sands is one of the few beaches in the UK where visitors are permitted to drive on the sand. The beach hosts several car races and events throughout the year, which makes it a popular destination for motorsport enthusiasts.

The beach’s fame largely stems from its historical significance, as multiple land speed records were broken here during the 1920s. This has solidified Pendine Sands’ place in motorsport history and made it an iconic location for fans of speed and adrenaline.

Full of natural beauty, this part of the coast is surrounded by beautiful scenery, including rugged cliffs, rolling hills, and stunning sea views. It is a perfect place for nature lovers, hikers, and anyone who appreciates the outdoors.

There are excellent facilities here too, including holiday parks that back onto the sand, restaurants, shops, and accommodations. This makes it a perfect spot for a family holiday or a weekend getaway.

Pendines Sands is dog friendly and they have miles of beach to race around. They are only restricted in a small area by the car park, between the slipways.

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8 Interesting Things to Do in Laugharne Wales (plus Dylan Thomas’ Boathouse)

By: Author Angela Price

Posted on Last updated: February 23, 2024

Laugharne sits in Carmarthenshire and is a great place to visit if you are wondering what to do in West Wales.

With a magnificent castle, a charming town, and countryside and estuary walks, what’s not to like about Laugharne?

Add the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas’ boathouse and some quaint tea rooms to the mix, and you get an idea of what Laugharne offers the visitor.

From the A477, heritage signs for “Dylan Thomas’ Boathouse” will lead you along beautiful country roads and into Laugharne Town. You will find plenty of free parking – yes, free – right by the castle. This is where you can start exploring Laugharne’s heritage and cultural attractions.

We spent a day in Laugharne (pronounced Larne) during our week’s holiday in Pembrokeshire and loved it. I have shared some of the best things to do in Laugharne, which will help you plan your own day trip to this historic town.

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Best Attractions to See in Laugharne

Laugharne castle.

The majestic castle in Laugharne stands on the banks of the Taf Estuary on Carmarthen Bay. It overlooks some of the most beautiful Welsh scenery.

Rolling hills, water trailing out along the estuary and glistening sandbanks all make for the most picturesque view.

Originally built in the 12th century as a Norman stronghold, the castle’s position along the River Taf made it a perfect defence point.

When it fell into disrepair, it was bought by a Tudor merchant and rebuilt as a mansion complete with Elizabethan gardens.

It also had connections to Dylan Thomas, who wrote: “Portrait of an Artist” in the castle’s summerhouse. The view of the Taf Estuary was an inspiration for his creative talents.

A great place to take photographs of the castle is from the car park. If you want to go inside the castle, you can view the towers and the summerhouse from closer proximity.

The entry fee is £4 (adult), and a small gift shop sells souvenirs and ice cream.

We are not wholly bad or good, who live our lives under Milk Wood. Dylan Thomas

Heritage Circular Walk – 5.5miles (moderate)

After crossing the bridge in the car park, the Heritage Walk starts at Laugharne Castle. The walk is part of the Wales Coast Path .

It passes Dylan Thomas’ Boathouse and writing shed along the “Dylan’s Walk” pathway. It continues along the path through woods and fields above the Taf Estuary.

A steep climb starting from the farmhouse (private) brings you out by a caravan park. Take a moment to enjoy the beautiful views before continuing along a narrow lane on the left-hand side.

This takes you to St Martin’s Church – the final resting place of Dylan Thomas and his wife, Caitlin. Follow the main road back to the castle, and you have completed the Laugharne heritage circular walk.

We enjoyed this walk but found the hill by the farmhouse quite challenging. It is a gravel path, and a hedgerow on either side makes it quite humid on a warm day. Take plenty of water with you on the walk.

Dylan Thomas’s Boathouse

One of the main reasons that visitors flock to Laugharne is to view Dylan Thomas’ boathouse , his home for the last four years of his life.

The author of the famous play “ Under Milk Wood ” wrote some of his best work in this idyllic location with views as far as the Gower Peninsula.

Inside the boathouse, you can see the family’s rooms, photographs, and information on his life and works. An audiovisual presentation portrays Dylan reading some of his work.

The boathouse has tea rooms for refreshments, including popular welsh cakes.

You can also peer inside Dylan Thomas’ writing shed on the pathway above the boathouse. We discovered it was once his garage before he transformed it!

a black-magical bedlam by the sea… timeless, beautiful, barmy – there is nowhere like it anywhere at all Dylan Thomas

Dylan’s Birthday Walk

Another beautiful walk you can do, in addition to the heritage circular route, is Dylan Thomas’ Birthday Walk.

In 1944, Dylan wrote ‘Poem in October’ about his birthday walk to the top of Sir John’s Hill. The uphill walk starts at the far end of the castle car park and is 2 miles long.

Enjoy the outstanding views of the Taf estuary, Dylan’s boathouse, the Gower Peninsula, Caldey Island and Tenby.

St Martin’s Church

If you are a Dylan Thomas devotee, this is the final resting place of Dylan and his wife, Caitlin. A simple white wooden cross marks Dylan’s grave.

Take a moment to wander around the graveyard while you are there. The crumbling tombs and tilted headstones are very atmospheric.

The church is on the main street into Laugharne and is entered via a 14th-century Lychgate. The church can also be accessed at the end of the circular heritage walk.

Though lovers be lost, love shall not; And death shall have no dominion. Dylan Thomas

Laugharne High Street

Laugharne is a small town with plenty of character. A few independent shops, a deli, tea rooms and several pubs offer visitors a good choice of places to eat and shop.

Walk from St Martin’s Church back to the car park and admire the traditional houses and the town hall clock tower. Keep an eye open for the bust of Dylan Thomas in a small garden near the car park.

Public conveniences (20p charge) are near the castle entrance.

Useful Information About Laugharne

Places to stay in laugharne.

Browns – The iconic boutique hotel and restaurant dating back to 1752 was Dylan Thomas’ favourite drinking spot. He used to give out the pub’s telephone number as his own he was there so often.

The Owl and The Pussycat – If you want sandwiches, cakes, and a good cuppa, I recommend you try the food here.

The Boat House Bed and Breakfast – some rooms with castle views.

Alternative Accommodation in Laugharne

Poetry is not the most important thing in life… I’d much rather lie in a hot bath reading Agatha Christie and sucking sweets. Dylan Thomas

Relax on Pendine Sands

After a day of exploring Laugharne Town, head to Pendine Sands, a 7-mile stretch of the Pembrokeshire coastline where land-speed records have been made.

The most famous record was set in 1924 by Sir Malcolm Campbell in his car, Blue Bird. 

Watch locals participate in popular beach sports like power kiting, land yachting and kite buggy racing or relax with a locally made ice cream.

Events in Laugharne

The annual Laugharne Weekend features music, poetry and book readings.

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Monday 14th of June 2021

Lovely post Angie. What a sweet place. I've long been a fan of Dylan Thomas, and was actually in a stage production of Under Milk Wood many years ago. Why is there a strike-through over Under Milk Wood?

Linda (LD Holland)

Friday 11th of June 2021

All I am reading about Wales is moving it higher on my travel wish list! I can see why you would say that Laugharne ticks all the boxes. I would not know where to start if I only had one day to visit.  The circular walk sounds lovely but at my pace it might take us awhile to capture all the views. And then we would not want to miss Dylan’s Birthday Walk for those views. 

Interesting explorations and walks at Laugharne. I can see myself doing this, at a leisurely pace!

Oh how lovely! This indeed is exactly how I would like to spend a day - visiting a charming castle in the English countryside and then a small town for a delicious lunch. He said it best... a black-magical bedlam by the sea… timeless, beautiful, barmy – there is nowhere like it anywhere at all.

WhereAngieWanders

Monday 17th of October 2022

It is in Wales, not England, but you are right about it being a beautiful place to visit.

@Renee, It’s in Wales. The Welsh Countryside,not England.

Pendine Sands Hot Rod Races

We are pleased to announce that the eleventh running of the Hot Rod Races will be happening on Pendine Sands over the weekend of 22nd & 23rd June 2024. Once again there will be two days of non-stop racing action on the historic beach in Carmarthenshire, South Wales. We will be starting around 10am each day and racing for around five to six hours, with high speed thrills from start to finish. Everything is determined by the tide so times can’t be set in stone.

This incredible, award winning event has fast become the most important date on the UK hot rod calendar, with participants coming from all over the globe to take part in the world’s fastest and most exciting beach racing competition available to traditional hot rods and customs. Racing is only open to members of the Vintage Hot Rod Association and their pre-1949 hot rods and customs, so it’s guaranteed old time action all the way.

There are classes for all types of vehicles and engines, with cars being built just to break class records. All vehicles run on a course with a 1/2 mile run up, followed by a time flying 1/16th of a mile, which is where these antique hot rods can hit speeds in excess of 130 mph.

Entry to the pits is for racers and their teams only, but you can spectate for free from outside. You’ll find more details on that down the page. 

Race and Pit Passes - VHRA Members Only - Click HERE to apply. ***ALL PASSES SOLD OUT***

Race and Pit Passes can only be purchased by members of the VHRA, with priority going to those that had membership in place when the event was announced to members on 6th October 2023. All competing vehicles must be be VHRA eligible and meet the criteria defined in our Racing Rules & Regulations. Only pass holders will be allowed access to the pits. Ticket sales go live at 7pm 20th October.

Race Classes

V - Vintage - Pre 54 engines, inclusive of all Ford flathead V8’s

L - Late - 1954 and later engines, includes Burtz & Donovan Model A engines

4 - 4 Cylinder

6 - 6 Cylinder

8 - 8 Cylinder

U - Unlimited Cylinders

B - Blown - Supercharger or Turbo

F - Flathead - ALL valves in block, no OHV conversions

R - Roadster - Open top factory cars. Roof chops allowed, top must be down.

C - Closed Car - Fixed roof factory cars. Roof chops allowed.

M - Modified - Open top special & shortened bodies, including non-factory bodies. 

S - Streamliner - Closed car special & shortened bodies, including belly tanks and non-factory bodies.

K - Full Body - Factory cars post 1934. All  body styles, roof chops allowed. 

Free Spectating - No Pass Required

Outside of the pits it’s free to spectate. No pre-entry or ticket is required, you do not need to be a member and there is no limit on numbers. This will not permit you to enter the pit or race areas, but there is the opportunity to get up close to the cars either side of racing. Parking is available at a fee of £5 per car, payable to the council on the day, which will allow you to park on the beach in your car. Please be aware this is a tidal beach and access may be limited for some visitors. Dogs on leads are welcome. Strictly no drones, Pendine Sands is a no-fly zone .

Space is limited in the pits and we put members needs ahead of all others, so only issue press passes to a few select applicants that we feel will best represent the VHRA. Applications must be made in writing by email to [email protected] . When applying, include a link to your website, social media, details of publications featuring your work and who you will be representing. If a pass is issued, it will not allow access to the race track. Any form of recording or photography for commercial purposes requires the formal consent of the VHRA for which there may be a fee payable. Press applications come to a close on 19th April 2024, at which time we will make our final selection. Due to the number of requests received we may not respond to all applicants.

Accommodation and nearby

If you're quick then  Parkdean Caravan Park  across the road from the beach has become the place to stay for racers, with hot rods dotted around the campsite all weekend. There's also the  Caban hotel which overlooks the seven mile stretch of beach and neighbours the fabulous Museum of Land Speed . There are other hotels and B&B’s in the area, visit  Staying - Discover Carmarthenshire  or search on Google for more details. Whilst your in Pendine, there's plenty more to discover either side of racing, visit Discover Carmarthenshire  to find out more about this wonderful corner of the world. 

As well as the VHRA presenting a one-off Hometown Jersey to the King of the Beach, we have a number of other sponsors and contributors to thank for their support. Royal Kustoms for the King of the Beach trophy, garland and bottle of Champagne. Stromberg Carburetor are sponsoring the fastest Vintage engined car with a custom trophy. Down To Earth are sponsoring a prize for the fastest flathead four banger. There will be books from Men’s File for new record holders and there's 100mph Club T-Shirts sponsored by Juarez Fabrication. The Sidewinders will be on hand all weekend, as well as presenting the Tony Candy Memorial Trophy to the fastest naturally aspirated flathead. The team at the Hot Rod Hayride are offering up a pair of tickets in a prize draw for the racers. As always, Jacqueline Davies Art is responsible for the artwork including the T shirt design. finally, the girls working at the event and on the start line will be kitted out by Freddies of Pinewood. We urge you to click on the logos below to find out a little more about our wonderful sponsors.

2024 Results

King of the Beach - Sponsored by the VHRA x Hometown Jersey and Royal Kustoms.

Winner: 113 L8/R - Steve Read - 138.22 mph

Runner Up: 363 L8/C - David Sollis - 127.72 mph

Third Place: 266 L8/C - Don Cobell - 115.40 mph

Fastest Vintage Engined Vehicle - Sponsored by Stromberg Carburetor

109 V8BF/R - Jim Turnbull - 114.60 mph

Fastest Vintage Four Cylinder - Sponsored by Down To Earth Auto Electrics 

619 V4F/S - Mark Aldridge - 100.83 mph 

Tony Cardy Memorial Trophy for Fastest Naturally Aspirated Street Flathead - Sponsored by East Coast Sidewinders

72 V8F/R - Ticehurst - 102.24 mph

New Class Record Holders - Sponsored by Men's File Magazine

396 L4B/R - Jon Foster - 111.80 mph

113 L8/R - Steve Read - 138.22 mph

2 V4/C - Neil Fretwell - 73.95 mph

177 V4F/M - Jody Bennett - 91.43 mph

619 V4F/S - Mark Aldridge - 100.83 mph

271 V6/C - John Hayward - 79.63 mph

826 V6F/R - Anders Toft - 91.84 mph

775 V8/R - Nic Rossano - 93.53 mph

791 V8B/C - Rob Firth - 66.49 mph

171 V8F/S - Brett Pillinger - 110.28 mph

New 100 MPH Club Inductees - Sponsored by Juarez Fabrication

719 L8/C - Daniel Fitton - 101.43 mph

Racer's Raffle - Sponsored by Hot Rod Hayride

155 V8F/R - Dave Gardiner

Special Award - Sponsored by Jacqueline Davies Art

Steve Read for building the top three cars in competition

V I N T A G E   H O T   R O D   A S S O C I A T I O N

Enjoy the views of beaches known for World Land Speed records and D-Day landings

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World land speed records were set in the 1920s on Pendine Sands. Follow the Wales Coast Path over Gilman Point to discover a beach where troops practiced for the D-Day landings in Normandy. Heading inland through a valley, two options are available to reach the older part of Pendine, where buildings are huddled around St Margaret’s Church. A walk down Pendine Hill returns to the seaside resort of Pendine.

Route detail

Distance: 2.5 or 3.5 miles or 4 or 5.7 kilometres Start location: Pendine Car Park Start Grid Ref: SN 23550 08116 Start What 3 Words: trembles.assets.worms

Transport to the start

Parking Parking at the Pendine Car Park.

Bus Daily bus services, except Sundays, link Pendine with Tenby, Laugharne, St Clears and Carmarthen.

Train None.

Map and GPX link

The circular route is marked in dark pink in the map image below. The purple flags show the start and finish point. There are two GPX tracks for this route, with ‘ Pendine Long ’ being the longer option and ‘ Pendine Short ’ being the shorter option. Both routes are marked on the map. The map includes a short-cut in the middle of the rout e.

Detailed Route Description

1. Start at the Pendine Car Park, or at the bus stops close to the car park entrance. Walk through the car park to reach the beach, where the Caban Hotel and Museum of Land Speed lie to the left in modern buildings. Malcolm Campbell and J G Parry Thomas set world record land speeds on Pendine Sands. Campbell’s highest speed was 174.22mph in ‘Bluebird’ in 1927. Parry Thomas made an attempt to break the record shortly afterwards, but died when his car ‘Babs’ crashed. After being buried in sand dunes for decades, ‘Babs’ was excavated and restored.

2. Turn right to follow the Wales Coast Path along the promenade, briefly walking along a road near the Springwell Inn. Another short promenade path leads to the Point Cafe. Climb flights of steps, some concrete, some wooden and some cut into the limestone bedrock, totalling 234 in all. Follow a gently undulating path then climb another 30 crude limestone steps. Although there are often bushes beside the path over Gilman Point, views extend from Caldey Island near Tenby to Worm’s Head off Gower.

3. Descend steeply on a grassy path flanked by gorse bushes, with 20 wooden steps near the bottom. The Wales Coast Path continues up the other side of a valley, but it isn’t followed any further on this walk. Two concrete walls were built across the valley, similar to German-built wartime defences in Normandy. American troops practiced raiding the beach and successfully breached one of the walls, which has since crumbled to rubble. Turn left to visit the pebble beach at Morfa Bychan, otherwise turn right to follow a track inland through a valley tangled with bracken and brambles. Keep a lookout for old limekilns.

4. The valley becomes more wooded further inland and a signposted junction is reached. The full route keeps left here, but note that turning right offers a short-cut up to Pendine Hill, saving one mile of walking, using a steep path that is partly worn to bedrock in an adjacent valley. Keeping left to follow the full route, the track continues rising gently through the valley, eventually emerging from the woods to join a minor road. Turn right uphill and pass the Green Bridge Inn. Walk straight ahead along the road as signposted for Pendine, passing a caravan park.

5. Follow a pavement gently downhill, passing the former Ysgol Tremoilet. This was a National School, built in 1875 on the site of a 15th century house called Tremoilet. Follow a path running parallel to the road, which quickly rises onto a wooded embankment above the road. Re-join the road and follow it gently downhill to St Margaret’s Church – a medieval structure that was restored in 1869. Either keep left of the churchyard and turn right at a road junction as signposted for Pendine, or keep right of the churchyard to follow a track, then keep left of a small play park and soon afterwards turn right along a road to leave the village. Either way, pass a bus shelter and note where the short-cut route climbs from a wooded valley to join the same road, which is the B4314.

6. Use the pavement on the right-hand side of the road to walk down Pendine Hill. Halfway down there is a triangular road junction where a green space serves as a Peace Garden, where a limestone obelisk commemorates the coronations of King Edward VIII and King Charles III. Follow the rest of the road down to Pendine, overlooking a caravan park that occupies the site of a First World War military camp. Leave the road after passing the Springwell Inn to retrace steps along the promenade. Turn left into the car park to finish, or if a few minutes can be spared, leave the car park and turn right along the road to look at the Peter Williams Memorial Chapel. In 1770 Williams published the first Welsh Bible, which became so popular that almost every household in Wales possessed a copy.

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Amy Johnson

July 1, 1903

Amy Johnson was an English pilot and the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia. She flew in World War II and was the first British-trained female ground engineer. Johnson also set many long-distant flying records including a solo record from London to Cape Town.

Johnson was born on July 1, 1903, in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding Yorkshire. At age 20, she left to get a BA at Sheffield University. After she graduated, she worked as a secretary in London. Johnson started flying as a hobby at the London Aeroplane Club. She received her aviator’s certificate on January 28, 1929, and her pilot’s “A” license on July 6, 1929. That year she also became the first British woman to get a ground engineer’s “C” license.

Johnson’s first aircraft was a secondhand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth G-AAAH that she named Jason. In 1930, she set the goal of flying solo from England to Australia and hoped to beat Bert Hinkler’s 1928 record of 15 ½ days. On May 5, 1930, she took off from Croydon, England and flew 11,000 miles (18,000 km) in 19 ½ days. On May 24, she landed in Darwin, Australia becoming the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia. Johnson received the Harmon Trophy as well as a CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire). The British press named her “Queen of the Air.”

Johnson’s next plane, Jason II, was a de Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth G-AAZV. In July 1931, she and Jack Humphreys became the first people to fly from London to Moscow in one day, completing the 1,760 mi (2,800 km) trip in about 21 hours. They continued on to set the flight record time from Britain to Japan. In July 1932, Johnson set a solo record for the flight from England to Cape Town, South Africa in a Puss Moth G-ACAB, named Desert Cloud.

In 1933, she also flew in a de Havilland DH.84 Dragon nonstop from Pendine Sands, South Wales to the United States with her husband, Jim Mollison. They ended up crashing near Bridgeport Municipal Airport (now Sikorsky Memorial Airport) in Connecticut, but both survived with only minor injuries. In 1934, Johnson and Mollison, set a new record time flying to India in a de Havilland DH.88 Comet in the England Australia Air Race. In May 1936, Johnson set a new solo record traveling again from England to Cape Town, in a Percival Gull Six. That year, the Royal Aero Club awarded her the Gold Medal.

In 1939, after the start of World War II, Johnson joined the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA). The ATA transported Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft around the country. Johnson rose to First Officer.

Amy Johnson died on January 5, 1941. During a routine flight, her plane crashed into the Thames Estuary. The exact details of the crash are unclear. Today, Sewerby Hall and Gardens has two rooms dedicated to Johnson in its museum. One room displays a collection of memorabilia and the other shows a short film about her record-breaking flight to Australia. In October 2015, easyJet launched the Amy Johnson Flying Initiative to help attract more female pilots.

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Moscow - Russian Rivers and Waterways Port of Call

Moscow is a wonderful city to visit, and travelers on river ship cruise tours to or from St. Petersburg spend a few days in Moscow . This capital city of Russia was our last port on a river cruise tour, and we had about four days to see most of the highlights. Our first day we did an overview driving tour and rode the subway under the Mockba (Moscow) River to Red Square. The next day we toured the State Armory and the Kremlin.

These photos show some of the other highlights you can see with three or four days in Moscow .

The Northern River Terminal is located on the Moscow Canal in the northwest section of Moscow at the Khimki Reservoir.

Most river cruise ships sailing between Moscow and St. Petersburg use the ship as a hotel while in Moscow. Because of traffic, it's often a long drive into the city, but the sights along the way are interesting, and you only have to unpack once for the river cruise.

View of Downtown Moscow from Sparrow Hills

Sparrow Hills is the best place to get a great panoramic view of Moscow. The Sparrow Hills overlook the Mockba River and are near Moscow State University.

Novodevichy Convent in Moscow

Novodevichy Convent in Moscow was founded in 1524, and was once used as a sort of prison for the unwanted wives and sisters of the Tsars. Peter the Great sent both his first wife and his sister to Novodevichy. Since the convent had such famous nuns, it was very wealthy due to the many donations of the Tsars and their families. At one time in the 1700s, the cloister had over 36,000 serfs working in 36 villages. Novodevichy was ravaged by the French armies in 1812, but the brave nuns saved the buildings by disarming the fuses set to blow them up. The Soviets wanted to make the convent into a museum in the early 1920s, but it was again saved.

Novodevichy also has a cemetery with the graves of many famous Russians, including Nikita Khrushchev, Anton Chekhov, Raisa Gorbachev, and Yuri Nikulin.

View of the Mockba River in Moscow, Russia

The Mockba (Moscow) River runs into the Volga via the 79.5 mile long Moscow Canal.

River ships sailing between Moscow and St. Petersburg on the Baltic Waterways embark and disembark at the Northern River Terminal about an hour's drive from the city. The drive time can vary significantly in length because of the heavy Moscow traffic. The river looks peaceful here, as it winds around the cosmopolitan area of Moscow.

Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer (Cathedral of Christ the Savior) in Moscow

The Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer, also known as the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, is the largest church in Russia, holding 10,000 worshipers.

The original Cathedral of Christ the Savior was built over 44 years to celebrate the 1812 victory over Napoleon. It was completed in 1883. Stalin had the church destroyed in 1931, but it was rebuilt using mostly private funds in 1999. The new church is a replica of the original. Note that it took 44 years the first time and only 4 years the second to complete the church! Isn't modern technology impressive.

One interesting tidbit is that it took three attempts to blow up the church in 1931. Stalin planned to build a huge Palace of the Soviets on the cleared land, but engineers determined that the land was too boggy. In the 60 years intervening, the space was used for a variety of things, including a year-round swimming pool!

Vendors' Market and Ski Jump at Sparrow Hills in Moscow

The panoramic view of Moscow from Sparrow Hills is a stopover for most tour groups, so we were not surprised to see a large number of vendors. The ski jump was a surprise, but Moscow gets very cold in winter, so winter sports are very popular. This ski jump is near Moscow State University and has a great view of the city. Seeing this ski jump reminded me of the famous Holmenkollen Ski Jump in Oslo, which also has a great view of that northern capital city.

Russian Soldiers' Memorial in Victory Park in Moscow

Matryoshka dolls for sale in moscow.

I thought this display of dolls was beautiful! The Matryoshka nesting dolls range in price from just a few dollars to thousands of dollars.

Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow, Russia

This small band greeted us at the Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow. They played a variety of band music and made us all feel very welcome.

Grand Triumphal Arch Celebrates the Victory Over Napoleon in the War of 1812

This arch looks a little like the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, and it is located near the Victory Park Metro Station in Moscow.

This Grand Triumphal Arch is decorated with the coats of arms from the 48 Russian provinces. To celebrate the victory over France in the war of 1812, it also includes bas-reliefs of the "Expulsion of the French." The arch was originally built in 1834, but has only been on this site since 1968.

It is a little ironic that this arch resembles the Paris Arc de Triomphe , which Napoleon built between 1806 and 1836 to celebrate his French victories.

Moscow Metro Station at the Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square)

This station near Red Square has many statues honoring the workers of Russia.

Moscow Metro Station near Victory Park

The Metro in Moscow is one of its shining industrial achievements. Construction on the Metro was begun in 1931 and continues today. The system has over 165 stations and 155 miles of track. Over 9300 trains, traveling sometimes as fast as 56 mph, navigate the huge system each day. Almost 10 million people ride the Moscow Metro every day, which is more than the New York and London systems combined. We found the Metro to be very efficient, with trains arriving every few minutes.

Navigating the Metro system can be somewhat of a problem for non-Russian speaking riders. Most of the signage is in Cyrillic only, and the stations are quite large. Trying to find the correct exit while walking long distances underground can be challenging.

On our cruise tour, we rode the Metro as a group with our program director from near Victory Park under the Mockba River to Red Square. Several of the group ventured out on their own during our time in Moscow, and many rode the Metro. They all returned with stories of getting lost underground, but none seemed the worse for the experience, and they all loved telling the tales.

Red Square in Moscow

Red Square in Moscow is a must-see for visitors to the capital city of Russia.

The Kremlin in Moscow, Russia

The Kremlin is a favorite of Moscow tourists. Inside these walls are buildings for the government of Russia, cathedrals, and the wonderful State Armory museum.

Taras Bulba Restaurant in Moscow

We enjoyed a traditional Ukrainian lunch at this cute restaurant in Moscow before checking in at our hotel.

Buses Wait for Passengers Outside Museum

River cruise tour groups are usually divided into groups for the duration of the tour. Each group had their own bus when touring.

Military Airplanes at the Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow, Russia

Although much of the military museum was indoors, there was quite a collection of planes, helicopters, missile launchers, and tanks outside.

Foreign Ministry Building, One of Moscow's Seven Stalinist-Gothic Skyscrapers

Seven skyscrapers with layers giving them a "wedding cake" appearance dot the Moscow skyline. The style is considered Stalinist-Gothic.

Russian and American War Veterans at the Central Museum of Armed Forces

Meeting with some World War II Russian War veterans was a highlight of our day at the Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow.

Rocket Launchers and Missiles at the Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow

The inside of this museum is particularly impressive, but you will need a guide since all of the signage is only in Russian.

Old Arbat Pedestrian Shopping Area in Moscow

We all enjoyed exploring the shops on this mile-long pedestrian shopping area.

Food prices were high in the tourist attraction, with two small pizzas, two small beers, and a bottle of water at an outdoor cafe costing $40. Many of our group ate at the large McDonalds, where prices were more reasonable.

Female Cosmonaut Model at Star City Cosmonaut Training Center near Moscow

Female cosmonauts play an important role in the Russian space program. In 1963, Valentina Tereshkova from Yaroslavl was the first woman in space.

Souvenir Shop in Old Arbat Shopping Area in Moscow

The area of Old Arbat had many English signs to attract the tourist trade.

Centrifuge at Star City Outside Moscow, Russia

This 18 meter centrifuge is the world's largest. The centrifuge weighs over 30000 tons, and the maximum load is 30 G, but most tests are run at 3 or 4 G.

A centrifuge ride is the first test for a cosmonaut, whose entire training school takes from five to eight years. The centrifuge can simulate the extreme force of gravity that cosmonauts (and astronauts) face when going into space. A centrifuge training session lasts about 30 minutes, and the trainee experiences both the centrifugal force as well as the spin of the pod he/she is riding in. Just typing this makes me a little queasy!

Cosmonaut's Bathroom Facilities on First Space Flights at Star City

Just like in the USA, everyone who visits the Star City cosmonaut training center near Moscow wants to know how cosmonauts "go to the bathroom". They have more sophisticated equipment today, but this contraption from the early space flights is fairly self explanatory.

Star City Tank Used for Cosmonaut Weightlessness Training near Moscow

This 12-meter deep pool is used to simulate weightlessness training. The pool is flooded and the cosmonauts perform repair tasks on the model of the International Space Station. SCUBA diving underwater is very similar to the weightless experience the cosmonauts experience when working in outer space.

Mir Space Station Replica at Star City near Moscow

The original Mir disintegrated when it fell to earth in 2001. Mir, which means peace in Russian, was launched in 1986.

Marvel Paull with Statue of Yuri Gagarin at Star City near Moscow

Yuri Gagarin was the first man in space, and the Star City Cosmonaut training center was named after him in 1968.

River Cruise Passengers with Yuri Onufrienko, Russian Cosmonaut at Star City

In case you can't tell, Yuri is the one in the middle. My famous traveling mother, Marvel Paull, is on the left and Dick, a cruise friend is on the right.

A highlight of our day in Star City was a visit with Yuri Onufrienko , a Russian cosmonaut who spent extended time in space at the Mir space station in 1996 and the International Space Station in 2001-2002. Yuri patiently took many questions from our small inquisitive group.

Cosmonaut Space Suit at Star City near Moscow

Cosmonauts sit in this position on take off. Thanks to Jerry G. for the tip about the sign. It says, "Don't touch!"

Stained Glass Window at Star City near Moscow

Program directors at farewell dinner in moscow.

After 16 days of discovery, learning, and fun, we had a farewell dinner with the six Program Directors - Evgeny, Olga, Vladimir, Svetlana, Violetta, and Marina - in Moscow.

The Kremlin is a triangular, walled citadel in the center of Moscow. The Kremlin is considered by most to be the heart of the city. First conceived in the 12th century, the Kremlin (which means fortress) was expanded by Tsar Ivan III (Ivan the Great) during the 15th century. His architects designed the magnificent Cathedral of the Assumption and the Faceted Palace, and the Kremlin was an interesting mix of both Russian and Renaissance styles. During the Soviet time of the 1930s, many of the Kremlin buildings were destroyed or vandalized, and the complex remained closed to the public until 1955.

Today the Kremlin is home to the Russian President and his administration. Many buildings are open to the public, but you may need to be with a guide (check in advance).

I visited the Kremlin when in Moscow on a Russian Waterways cruise tour from St. Petersburg.

The Kremlin was also one of the 21 finalists for the New Seven Wonders of the World.  

Red Square in Moscow, Russia

Red Square's name has nothing to do with Communism or Soviet Russia. The old Russian word for "beautiful" and "red" was the same; the square was supposed to be called "Beautiful Square". Red Square has been the center of Moscow activity since the 16th century when the Tsar cleared the area and allowed vendors, shoppers, and businesses to fill the square. Today this square is surrounded by the Moscow Kremlin, the State Historical Museum, GUM Shopping Mall , and St. Basil's Cathedral .

Many of the important events of the last three hundred years in Russia have been marked by parades or demonstrations in Red Square. Anyone who enters Red Square will have memories from TV or movie reels of this magnificent public square. Those of us who grew up during the Cold War era can remember the parades of soldiers, tanks, and other armaments past Lenin's Tomb just outside the Kremlin Wall. The World War II generation remembers Red Square as the site of a huge victory celebration at the end of the war.

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