The Pilgrims Way North Wales

The Pilgrim's Way is a long-distance trail of some 134 miles from the Dee Estuary to Bardsey Island, tracing an ancient route across the stunning landscape of North Wales. The walk passes through the mountainous area of the country, and at one point reaches the foot of Snowdon itself. However the walk never involves severe mountaineering, although there is some rugged terrain and a few steep sections. On the whole, though, the Pilgrim's Way is more a test of perseverance, and many stretches pass along river banks, through woodland, across fields and along the coastal path.

The start of the Pilgrim's Way is Basingwerk Abbey, situated in the Greenfield Valley Heritage Park, Flintshire. The walk is divided into sections which can be managed in a day. Some of these can be sub-divided over two days, eg. Trevor to Towyn, with a break at Nefyn. 14 miles is the longest stretch.

There are many shrines and sights to see en route, and a short description in the text is included about most of them. Cathedrals, churches, holy wells, a Friary and abbey ruins form a cross section of the Christian heritage of Wales. There are also pagan and prehistoric holy places, a stone circle, a Celtic cross, burial mounds, not to mention natural phenomena: mountains, rivers, waterfall, and woods.

The North Wales Pilgrims Way Committee have approved this guide book from Kittiwake.