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Harlech to Dyffryn Ardudwy – following in Glyndwr’s footsteps…
Amenities:
J Public toilets, cafés, pubs, restaurants and shops
With 870 miles’ worth of trails, choosing the most spectacular
are available in Harlech and Dyffryn Ardudwy.
Wales Coast Path walk is a task that even the most ardent
There are also some public toilets on the route.
adventurers might find tough. Transport: Boasting vistas alongside one of Wales’ most captivating castles,
J Car parking is available, with regular train and
the 12-mile route from Harlech Castle to Dyffryn Ardudwy would no
bus services between Harlech, Pensarn and
doubt top the list of many a keen walker.
Dyffryn Ardudwy.
Curated by Natural Resources Wales’ Deiniol Tegid, this route is
Food and Drink:
a collaboration between Wales Coast Path and Cadw — one that
J Shell Island has shops, a snack bar, pub and
marks the celebration of the Coast Path’s 10-year anniversary.
restaurant.
Beauty and history aside, the route’s versatility – comprising shorter three-, five- and seven-mile routes – also makes it perfect for both beginners and seasoned walkers. Don’t just take our word for it though: Rhys Roberts, Wales Coast Path Officer, describes the stretch as: “A longish walk, but it’s very flat for much of the way. Around five miles of it are along the massive beaches of Harlech and Morfa Dyffryn. They really are quite stunning – and the dunes behind them are very important for some rare wildlife.”
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