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'This is the second edition of this handy pocket guide, stuffed full of details for following the route described. There are sketch maps, OS maps and even some photos with routes drawn on them.The north coastal path largely follows the old pilgrimage route to Bardsey Island off the end of the peninsula. This gives interesting routes to follow and interesting churches and ruins to investigate on the way.This is a treasure of an area, of which the Dublin walker may take easy advantage.'(Irish Mountain Log / Summer 2007)
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Guidebook that describes a walkers' route along the 95-mile coastal path that runs around the Lleyn Peninsula of north Wales from Caernarfon to Porthmadoc. The western coastline of England and Wales has three peninsulas pushing out into the sea. The Cornish and Pembroke peninsulas have famous coast paths but the Lleyn peninsula of North Wales is less well known. Although the Lleyn cannot match the sheer scale of its bigger brothers it has no trouble competing when the grandeur of scenery is compared. The route connects the pilgrim sites leading to the remote island of Bardsey, dating back to the 6th century. In doing so it crosses a variety of landscapes from rocky cliffs to secluded bays. The nature of the landscape means that diversions inland have to be made, but although the route crosses hills and rises to over 1000ft in places the coast is always nearby. The Lleyn has many tiny lanes and byways which allow cyclists to complete the route. While many of the cliff paths are only for walkers, cyclists can still sample the delights of this exquisite area and details of cycle routes are included.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have just finished walking the Llyn and it is a fabulous path which deserves an excellent guide. Unfortunately this book is not it. Now you should never rely on a guide when walking and should always have a map and compass/GPS. However, on other long distance paths I have found it possible to use a well written guide without using anything else. If you try to rely on this guide alone on the Llyn, you will get lost. The layout is poor, by trying to combine a long distance path, a cycle guide and day walks, the guide becomes confusing; maps and the descriptions to which they relate are several pages apart; some of the descriptions are incredibly detailed when they don't need to be, and then when detailed instructions are required its a case of "head out across the mountainside for 6 miles". Finally, it is in severe need of an update, for example there are plenty of stiles which have been built since the last revision. So, its OK if you have a map as well, but the Llyn deserves a much better guide.
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The Lleyn Peninsula Coastal Path: A Walking and Cycle Touring Guide I have recently purchased this Guide. Initially it appeared to be just what I wanted and the information looks interesting. However I then went to the Gwynedd Council website looking for maps of the route which could be printed. There I discovered that in 2011 the route was changed. Although I have yet to walk the route it seems the alterations are quite extensive and mean that much of the route description in the guide book is out of date. It is very disappointing to find that this book is still on sale a year after the route has changed.
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
As someone who has just moved to Wales this year this book will be an ideal companion as I start to explore the coastline of Wales. I hope over the next few years to cover all 876 miles of the Welsh coastline
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A little gem
A little gem of a book. The descriptive text and illustrations enhance the walker's experience of this wonderful, remote coastline of Wales.
Published 3 months ago by Mr. M. Ozanne
Setting the record straight
After P G Harris's review in 2007 I have been waiting for further reviews in the hope of a better press so that it didn't look as though what I will say was just sour grapes - then... Read more
Published 9 months ago by bikechap
A Little Gem
This is a little gem of a guide book, well written and produced.
There is no need for another guide if you're planning to do the Lleyn Coastal Path, it has some great local... Read more
There is no need for another guide if you're planning to do the Lleyn Coastal Path, it has some great local... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ken Latham
The best Llyn Peninsula guide.
This is a really good walking guide! What sets it apart is the depth of local knowledge and folklore contained in it. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Wildwales
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