The lane, more properly known as Lon Waungau, is a convenient walking route from the village, past farmland and over the hill, to the town of Aberystwyth, a couple of miles away. Like many others, I walk this ancient, banked path almost daily as it offers an excellent window on the changing seasons – with the bonus of often meeting someone you know for a chat.
One such encounter occurred earlier this year, when talk of plans and proposals sent me scurrying home to check the council website. Sure enough, a new combined cycling and walking route had been agreed to help safely connect the small communities in the area – currently linked by a fast, narrow trunk road. An official notice in the local paper set the start date for August – with the lane to be closed for months.
