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This summer brings many new exciting developments to the area. Visitors can enjoy various surprises around the village, as many establishments have been undergoing fierce refurbishment in time for a successful season this year. However, perhaps the most exciting development to the area is the completion of the 180 mile long coastal footpath lining the outskirts of Gwynedd. This incredible footpath is 870 miles long in total, and amazingly connects Coastal footpaths along the entire coast of Wales. There is roughly 12 months of work left before this entire project is completed; the aim is to form an unbroken line of path from the top of North Wales all the way down to far South.
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Words By Heather Owen, All photography by Turtle Photography
As a quarter of the footpath is based in Gwynedd, we are incredibly lucky to have the glorious route right on our doorsteps. What better way to explore the beautiful scenery, than to follow an endless path taking us right around the stunning coastline. Walkers can join the footpath wherever they please and enjoy exclusive views of the sea on any area of the peninsula they like. Particular new developments to our area are in Bwlchtocyn and Llanbedrog. Gwynedd Council’s Coastal Access Project Officer Mr. Rhys Roberts explained to me that Bwlchtocyn is one of the largest creations in the programme, measuring an impressive 3.5km! This is great news for us, considering Bwlchtocyn is one of Abersoch’s neighbouring villages. The footpath leads from Porth Ceiriad
View of the SCYC
View of the St Tudwal’s Islands and beyond
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