A ‘masterpiece’ of coastal art was created on Tenby’s North Beach yesterday afternoon by Ocean photographer and sand artist Ross Andrews as part of a former Paratrooper’s charity challenge across the whole of Wales.

After serving for over two decades in the UK’s Elite Airborne Forces and playing professional rugby for Gloucester, Harlequins and Barbarians, Andy Dawling is now on a mission to raise awareness and funds for mental health charities by walking over 1,000 miles around the entirety of Wales.

This incredible journey is inspired by Andy’s personal struggle with PTSD and his determination to make positive changes in his life.

His aim is to connect people and communities both old and new, creating an environment by immersing themselves in the incredible landscape and beautiful scenery.

Hopefully this will enable people to open up to help build positive futures by establishing a crucial support network with each other.

Andy has been overwhelmed by the support from local communities, rugby clubs and the many people that have joined him on his walk along the way.

He said the kindness and hospitality he has been shown is “nothing short of amazing”.

So far, Andy has walked 780 miles and has taken in the breathtaking landscape and amazing coastal views on his journey.

On Friday (May 12) Andy arrived at Tenby’s North beach, where he met up with Ocean photographer and sand artist Ross Andrews, for the ‘sand draw’ across the bay.

Ross said: “The draw took about four and a half hours. I’ll be sure to come back to Tenby, it really is an amazing place!”

On day 30 of the challenge today (Saturday) Andy has now set off for St Clears, with just under 200 miles to go to complete the mission.

For more information on Andy’s 1000 mile walk, check out his Instagram page @wolfpackpilgrimage; and also Ross’ Instagram at @rossandrewsartist