Access to picturesque Aberfelin beach at Trefin has been greatly improved thanks to the construction of a short flight of slate steps.

Community group Gwelliant Trefin (GTI) came up with the idea and approached National Park senior ranger Philip Lees to help implement the project.

Philip said: "Access to the beach was always difficult for the less agile as it meant negotiating a rough path down a natural rock outcrop.

"The community was keen to improve the beach access and this was highlighted in an action plan drawn up by local people with the help of Planed." In consultation with GTI, Philip drew up plans to improve access but not detract from the setting of the path which runs below the remains of the historic mill made famous in the poem Melin Trefin, by Archdruid Crwys.

Building contractor Tom Davies, of Llanrhian, constructed the steps using black Pembrokeshire slate set on end and lime mortar.

The project, which cost £3,700, has been supported by a grant of £750 from the National Park Authority's community budget and £1,000 from Planed; the balance funded by GTI.