Walking Wales

Sun 11 Jan 2015 Tom Wilson Walking Wales Comments Off on Brecon Beacons National Park – Wales / / / / /

Brecon Beacons National Park – Wales

  Brecon Beacons National Park,  the third National Park in Wales, was established in 1957, after Snowdonia in 1951 and Pembrokeshire Coast in 1952.  The Park is 519 Square Miles. Named after ancient practice of lighting signal fires on mountains, 6 Peaks – a) Pen Y Fan – highest...Read more

Tue 18 Feb 2014 Tom Wilson Walking Wales Comments Off on Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path, Wales / / / /

Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path, Wales

An amazing treasure. The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path. What makes this long distance walk special ?  Outstanding coastal scenery, cliffs, sunrises & sunsets, attractions, & heritage sites along the path. There was also plenty of wildlife, animals & birds on the path such as –...Read more

Sat 06 Apr 2013 Tom Wilson Walking Wales Comments Off on Wales – A Walking/Hiking Destination / / / / /

Wales – A Walking/Hiking Destination

Few countries can boast what Wales has to offer for a walking/hiking destination area. It is the first country in the world to have a continuous coastal path – 870 miles long. The Wales Coastal Path open in May 2012.  Wales is also home to 641 castles, the most of any country in Europe. It...Read more

Wed 26 Aug 2009 Tom Wilson 2009 Hike the Highlands Festival / Hiking / Hiking Boots / International Trekking / Outdoor Gear / Trekking / Trekking Poles / Trekking Trips / Walking Wales Comments Off on Three Peaks Challenge – A Gruelling 24hrs Experience / / / / / / / / / / /

Three Peaks Challenge – A Gruelling 24hrs Experience

At Hike the Highlands Festival this year, you will have the opportunity to meet and hear hiker Lori Burke talk about her amazing experience – preparing and completing the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge (Wikipedia)in 24 hours..  She will be presenting on Friday, Sept. 18th at 7:00 pm. at...Read more

Sun 15 Mar 2009 Tom Wilson Glyndwrs Way / Hadrian's Wall / Offas Dyke Path / Pembrokeshire Coastal Walk / Pennine Way / Snowdonia National Park / Walking Wales Comments Off on Walking in Wales / / / / / / / /

Walking in Wales

Walking in Wales website breaks the country down into three areas – Long Distance National Trails, Walking areas  and regional routes. Each are unique and have something to offer to the hiker. Also included on this website are packaged holidays and guided walks. There are three long distance...Read more