Forrest Mallard - May 2, 2021

Celtic Way
Start:
Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire
End: St. Michael’s Mount, Cornwall
Distance: 699 miles (1,125km)
Time: 8-10 weeks
Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous
Surface: Path

Website: thecelticway.org

Historic sites such as Stonehenge, Tintagel Castle, Avebury Stone Circle, Cadbury Camp, and Glastonbury Abbey form an ancient thread to this long-distance walk. These sites are not all necessarily Celtic in origin, but the Celtic Way is a path through areas where the Celtic influence was strong, long after the rest of the United Kingdom became Roman, Saxon, and Norman.

The path starts on a rocky headland at the extreme southwestern corner of Wales. The cliffs of Strumble Head overlook a small rocky island called Michael’s Isle. From Pembrokeshire, the route twists around the coast of south Wales and back through southwest England to Cornwall. The path ends on the sands of Marazion, looking out to the castle on another “Michael’s island”-St. Michael’s Mount.

Celtic Way Wales Book Cover
Download a free copy of the
CELTIC WAY GUIDE
On the official website.

These southwestern areas are dotted with sites connected with mysticism and prehistory. The Celtic Way passes by more than 100 ancient monuments, tombs, and hill forts. Some are linked to druids, legends, and early Christian stories. Highlights include the iron Age and Roman remains at Caerleon in south Wales, Glastonbury Tor in Somerset, and Silbury Hill in Wiltshire. Guide books on the route also point out dozens of stone circles, holy wells, burial chambers, waterfalls, and hermits’ cells. The landscapes that walkers see today are memorable, too. The scenery of the coastal sections is particularly dramatic, but other memorable stretches include crossing the wilds of Dartmoor, Bod min Moor, and the Brecon Beacons. Alternative routes across Exmoor and through Dorset are offered, giving a choice of visiting sites such as the hill fort at Maiden Castle and even a cross-channel journey to St. Michael’s Mount in Brittany, France.

Celtic-Way-Pentre-Ifan-Cromlech-standing-stones-Wales

Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Image

Hi! I'm Forrest Mallard

In 2005, I moved to Quito, Ecuador with $35 in my pocket and a small handful of online clients. Fifteen years and five continents later, there were moments of absolute glamour, as well as a number of brutal rough patches. But I always felt that a horrible day of travel is infinitely more preferable than a great day at the office. Oh the stories I could tell, and I will try to do that here in Tramposaurus Treks. You'll have access to the good times, the horrifying times, and a few well-deserved moments of travel glamour.

Read more

JOIN THE EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY OF TRAMPS

Sign up for the monthly newsletter, with the latest travel news and special offers, and receive bonus gifts to get you started.

    reasons to subscribe

    Save on your hotel - hotelscombined.com

    TRAVEL PLANNING

    Travel Planning Resources

    ARCHIVES

    SIMILAR BLOGS

    April 24, 2021

    Art Nouveau in Budapest

    Art Nouveau defines Budapest in much the same way as skyscrapers define New York. Here is a guide that will...

    Read more
    October 30, 2020

    Haunted Hikes

    A thorough list of haunted trails from around the world that I have discovered through the years. From haunted British...

    Read more
    July 12, 2020

    Hidden Gems of Seward

    Seward, Alaska - a breathtaking land shaped by glaciers, and nestled between mountains and ocean. Well-known as the 'gateway' to...

    Read more
    June 10, 2020

    Hidden Gems of Tallinn

    Put on your walking shoes, hit the streets, and discover the Hidden Gems of Tallinn, Estonia. Secret places only the...

    Read more
    May 29, 2020

    Slovenian Mountain Trail

    This stunning, long-distance trail winds across the mountains of Slovenia. The trail passes through this country’s best scenery, including the...

    Read more
    May 29, 2020

    Camino Francés

    The French Way (Camino Francés) and the Routes of Northern Spain are the courses which are listed in the World...

    Read more
    September 3, 2021

    Planeterra Trek Challenge

    Planeterra Trek ChallengeVirtual EventRegistration: $25Web: www.planeterra.org Planeterra Launches Second Annual Virtual Trek ChallengeCommunity tourism non-profit, Planeterra, launched its second annual Planeterra Trek...

    Read more
    July 26, 2021

    Camino Portuguese

    The Camino Portuguese is one route of the Camino de Santiago network. The bulk of this Camino passes through Portugal.

    Read more
    July 21, 2021

    Edie [2019]

    Grande dame of British entertainment, Sheila Hancock (aged 84), climbed through the Scottish Highlands for the filming of this movie.

    Read more