22-05-2025
Three to tackle Pembrokeshire Coast Path for Alzheimer's
Rhodri Poacher, 26, Gethin Poacher, 21, and Evie Morgan, 21, have set themselves the two-week challenge, which boasts an elevation of more than 11,000m, surpassing the height of Mount Everest.
Rhodri said: "This journey is deeply personal.
"We grew up exploring this coastline with our grandparents.
"Our grandfather, Bob Powell, was passionate about preserving it — serving on the National Parks Authority, co-founding the Friends of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, and restoring youth hostels along the route we'll now retrace."
The trio are also walking in honour of their grandmother, Una Powell, who has been living with Alzheimer's since 2021.
They are raising funds for Alzheimer's Research UK, with a target of £1,860.
Rhodri said: "Every step is for them — and for everyone facing this disease.
"We have a goal to raise £1,860 for Alzheimer's Research UK and so far have over £600 raised.
(Image: Rhodri Poacher)
"We hope to see this continue to rise as further support floods in for our hard work and dedication, putting our bodies on the line to find a cure."
As a warm-up for the challenge, Rhodri and his dad, Tony Poacher, 67, travelled to Guernsey last week to walk the entire coast path.
This 42-mile trek along cliffs and beaches was a curtain raiser for their summer of challenges, culminating in the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
