On May 5th, the Wales
Coast Path was officially opened, making Wales the first country in the
world to have a walking route that follows every inch of its coastline. It'll be
possible to meander, wander, walk and explore an incredible 870 miles of some of
the most beautiful coast in the world.
From the outskirts of
Chester in the north, the path follows the coast all the way to
Chepstow in the
South. The project has been
co-ordinated by the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW), along with sixteen
local councils and two National Park Authorities, as well as the Ramblers and
the Welsh Government, so it has been a huge collaboration and a long-running
project.
Some parts of the Wales
Coast Path are already well promoted walking routes. The Pembrokeshire Coast
path has been officially opened since the 1970s and is one of the most popular
Long Distance Trails in Britain.
However, there are some parts of the Wales Coast Path
that are not yet open to walkers and the opening of the Wales Coast Path will
mean that entirely new sections of coastline will open up to walkers and
visitors. The sections between Porthmadog and Machynlleth and most sections
between Swansea and the end of the route at Chepstow will all be new sections of
path.
And last year, travel guide publishers LonelyPlanet selected the coastline of Wales as one of the “must-see” regions of 2012", alongside world locations such as Croatia, India, Kenya and Central America.
What more of a recommendation do you need? With 870 miles to explore where will you start?
See you on the coast!!
And last year, travel guide publishers LonelyPlanet selected the coastline of Wales as one of the “must-see” regions of 2012", alongside world locations such as Croatia, India, Kenya and Central America.
What more of a recommendation do you need? With 870 miles to explore where will you start?
See you on the coast!!
