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A breezy day in the dunes of Morfa Harlech (Day 3)

The route follows long sandy beaches, high rugged cliffs and steep-sided cwms; you walk beside saltmarshes, stride over coastal plains, wander through the margins of Snowdonia’s coastal hills and crunch along pebble storm beaches. And there are great views: on clear days, especially from the central parts of Cardigan Bay, you can see the whole sweep of the coast from Bardsey Island to Strumble Head, backed by the mountains of Snowdonia in the north and rolling green hills in the south.

There are beautiful inland routes around the estuaries of Traeth Bach and the Dyfi, many attractive settlements to pass through and much of historic interest. A fascinating geology is laid bare in the different rock strata and landforms, and there is a rich and immensely varied natural history. While here and there the walk passes stark caravan sites, your abiding memories will be of a superb coast.

The Wales Coast Path/Llwybr Arfordir Cymru

On 5 May 2012 the Wales Coast Path was officially opened: a full 1400km (870 miles), from the outskirts of Chester in the north to Chepstow in the south, making it the first long-distance trail in the world to follow an entire national coastline. While the path incorporates existing coastal routes (including the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, the Lleyn Peninsula Coastal Path, the Anglesey Coastal Path and the more recent Ceredigion Coast Path), many new sections were needed. For the whole Wales Coast Path to have been created in such a remarkably short timescale is a magnificent achievement. Visit www.walescoastpath.gov.uk for more information.