Sample the fresh clean air of this coastal part of Wales where life slows down and you have time to stop and stare at the wildlife. Tread sandy beaches and craggy hills and low cliffs as you walk along the old pilgrimage route to Bardsey Island. Let local people provide your transport and your detailed route guidance whilst your hotel welcomes you back in the evening to a hearty meal.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at the Woodlands Hall Hotel in Nefyn. This is a pleasant hotel surrounded by trees with en suite rooms. Evening meals are served in the restaurant. If you arrive in good time then there is the option of walking up to the hill-fort Carn Fadryn 4 miles away or you could visit the great castles and National Trust Houses along the North Wales Coast.
Day 2: After breakfast we will meet you and ask you to follow us in your own cars to the end point of the day’s walk in Llithfaen. Edge of Wales then take in the minibus to the start at Clynnog Fawr. Clynnog was the traditional assembly point for pilgrims making the journey to Bardsey Island, and contains a fine church, chapel and holy well dedicated to St Beuno. You then set out on the first two sections of the walk over the high moors at Bwlch Mawr, and to the Iron Age fort at Tre’r Ceiri back to cars at Llithfaen-14 miles.
Day 3: We will take you back to the start of your day’s walk at Llithfaen. You will pass by the Nant Gwrtheyrn Heritage Centre, followed by the tiny Pilgrim’s church at Pistyll from where you walk back to your hotel in Edern via Nefyn and the famous pub on the beach at Porth Dinllaen 12 miles.
Day 4: You will walk directly from the hotel to meet up with the coastal path and follow this south-west all along the coast until you reach an agreed point on the coast near Llangwnnadl, from where we will return you to your hotel. Distance 12 miles
Day 5: Drive down the peninsula to Porth Oer and follow the coastal path all the way around the headland to Aberdaron itself. This section provides spectacular views from the hills at the tip of the peninsula, both south-west to Bardsey Island and north-east along almost the entire length of the route. It’s a great opportunity to see just how far you’ve come! Once you reach Aberdaron, pop in for a well deserved cup of tea at our offices before we drive you back to your cars. 11 miles
Day 6: Return in your cars to Porth Meudwy not far from Aberdaron. Here you can park before taking the Enlli ferry across to Bardsey Island. This is a beautiful place, full of wildlife and steeped in history. Visitors have three hours to explore before returning to the mainland. The cost of the return trip is £25 per head payable to the Bardsey Island Trust, a charity that works to preserve this unique location. You will return circa 3:00pm and can then return to your hotel. If the weather prevents a crossing then some excellent cliff walking can be arranged on the South Coast back to Aberdaron.
Day 7: Drive home via the delights of Snowdonia.
Price Includes:
- 6 nights of Dinner, bed and breakfast in a hotel with en suite bedrooms.
- Minibus transport by the touring company to and from the walk as detailed above, or adapted to your particular requirements.
Use of maps and GPS equipment and guidance notes.
- Care and attention throughout.
Price Excludes:
- Transport to and from the Lleyn Peninsula.
- Lunches (these can be bought at reasonable cost from the hotel or pubs on route).
Personal Expenses: Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the itinerary.
Fare for the journey to Bardsey Island.
Single supplement of £7
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
The price for this holiday in 2008 for groups of 10 and over, including dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation, minibus transport, use of the maps and GPS, and care and attention throughout will be £58 per person per night for couples, £7 single room supplement. We are now offering Edge of Wales packed lunches for £4 per head but there are pubs and some food shops along the route. The itinerary can easily be adapted should the Bardsey Boat be more favorable on an earlier day during your holiday and we will keep you posted on this.
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