A single guidebook to walking the whole Wales Coast Path – 1400km (870 miles) the length of Wales from Chester to Chepstow, including Anglesey, described in 57 stages. The route passes through the Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire National Parks and many AONBs and can be linked with the Offa’s Dyke Path for a complete circuit of Wales. Cicerone says: A guidebook to walking the Wales Coast Path (Llwybr Arfordir Cymru) between Chester and Chepstow. Covering 1398km (869 miles), this long-distance trek passing through two national parks, Snowdonia (Eryri) and the Pembrokeshire Coast, takes around 23 months to hike. The route is described from north to south in 57 stages between 16 and 30km (1019 miles) in length. The stages are presented in 9 sections so the route can be easily broken down into shorter sections or day walks.1:100,000 maps included for each stageGPX files available to downloadHandy facilities table helps you plan your itineraryDetailed information on public transport, refreshments and accommodation for each stageAdvice on planning and preparationOur VerdictFor nearly 50 years Cicerone have been producing guidebooks on recognised treks, regions, areas and general tips for hikers.We have used them countless times and they’ve always provided excellent insight and knowledge that you only get through experience, giving you the edge to make your trip a success and more enjoyable too.If you’re a gram counter you can easily remove sections of the book to take with you making your own ultra-lightweight guidebook with only the essential sections that you require.- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor GearFeaturesSeasons: In summer you’ll get the best weather, and all services will be open. The route is feasible in spring and autumn but expect cooler and wetter weather, and some places will be closed. Not recommended in winter.Centres: Chester, Llandudno, Bangor, Holyhead, Caernarfon, Pwllheli, Barmouth, Machynlleth, Aberystwyth, Cardigan, Fishguard, St David’s, Pembroke, Tenby, Carmarthen, Swansea, Cardiff, Newport, ChepstowDifficulty: Walkers need to be careful to cover comfortable distances, and not over-extend themselves. There are occasional rugged sections, sometimes featuring short steep ascents and descents, and some remote stretches with few facilities. It is necessary to be aware of the weather forecast, tides and the availability of accommodation and public transport.Must See: The historic ‘Iron Ring’ castles; holiday resort towns including Llandudno, Barmouth and Tenby; wild cliffs, rocky coves, sandy beaches; parts of the Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire National Parks; numerous AONBs, Heritage Coasts and nature reserves; museums and visitor centresSpecificationsWeight: 421gPublished: 27 April 2022Edition: SecondNumber of pages: 368Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 2.0cmContentsCONTENTSRoute map keyOverview mapIntroductionGeologyBrief history of WalesSceneryWildlifeTrees and flowersNature reservesTransport to and from the routeTransport along the routeWhen to walkAccommodationFood and drinkMoney mattersCommunicationsPlanning your scheduleTime and tide wait for no man!What to packWaymarking and accessMaps of the routeEmergenciesUsing this guide1 North WalesStage 1 Chester to FlintStage 2 Flint to PrestatynStage 3 Prestatyn to Colwyn BayStage 4 Colwyn Bay to ConwyStage 5 Conwy to Bangor2 Isle of AngleseyStage 6 Bangor to Glan-yr-afonStage 7 Glan-yr-afon to City DulasStage 8 City Dulas to CemaesStage 9 Cemaes to LlanfachraethStage 10 Llanfachraeth to South StackStage 11 South Stack to FourmilebridgeStage 12 Fourmilebridge to AberffrawStage 13 Aberffraw to DwyranStage 14 Dwyran to Menai Bridge3 Lln PeninsulaStage 15 Menai Bridge to Dinas DinlleStage 16 Dinas Dinlle to NefynStage 17 Nefyn to MethlemStage 18 Methlem to RhiwStage 19 Rhiw to AbersochStage 20 Abersoch to LlanystumdwyStage 21 Llanystumdwy to Penrhyndeudraeth4 MeirionnyddStage 22 Penrhyndeu

A single guidebook to walking the whole Wales Coast Path – 1400km (870 miles) the length of Wales from Chester to Chepstow, including Anglesey, described in 57 stages. The route passes through the Snowdonia and Pembrokes