Pembrokeshire woman walks 186 miles for Guide Dogs

Alison Jones, who helps at the Guide Dogs' summer stall in Saundersfoot Harbour, mapped out a route along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path between St Dogmaels and Amroth.
She was joined by friends and supporters at various points along the way.
Mrs Jones, a corporate tax manager, is a seasoned walker and previously completed the 100-mile Camino trail in Northern Spain in five days.
The Pembrokeshire path proved equally challenging, as the route was longer and the terrain hilly in places.
Mrs Jones said: "One of the days was wet and windy and had us pouring water out of our shoes when we finished.
"We also had a little extra detour towards the end when we had to walk around three sides of a field on the road.
"A very large cow was standing on the other side of the gate and absolutely was not going to move for us to walk through her field on the path."
All money raised will go to Guide Dogs in Pembrokeshire, which is celebrating 50 years in 2025.

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