Description
The landscape and the journey
Paddy Dillon connects seaside towns, old ports, beaches and remote headlands along Wales’s coast. From Chester, the route circles Anglesey and Llŷn, crosses Pembrokeshire and continues towards Chepstow, offering a full journey or shorter coastal holidays.
Routes and itinerary options
The approximately 1400 kilometres have 57 stages across nine main areas, typically 16–30 kilometres. Transport links help split days, use a base or resume an earlier trip. The route can also connect with Offa’s Dyke Path.
Maps and practical planning
1:100,000 maps, Cicerone GPX files and a facilities planner accompany food, accommodation, buses, trains, ferries, equipment and tidal advice. History, nature and culture enrich stops. Use the route information to compare stages, plan your stops and check practical arrangements before departure.
Choosing the right trip
Remote stretches and short steep hills can be harder than maps suggest. Summer offers most services; spring and autumn can be quieter with more changeable weather. Choose an itinerary that fits your experience and available time, allowing flexibility for weather and local conditions.
About this edition
English-language guidebook by Paddy Dillon. Third edition, published in 2025. 376 pages. ISBN 9781786312464.
