Access the Wales Coast Path by train: locomotive crossing the Afon Mawddach in mid-Wales
Tony Bowerman discovers that one of the best ways to explore the Wales Coast Path is by train!
THIS YEAR IS THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY of the launch of Wales Coast Path. Transport for Wales is marking this important milestone with a campaign to show how 870 miles of amazing coastline can be reached by train.
The Wales Coast Path grows in popularity every year, giving walkers the chance to walk around Wales, taking in the country’s dramatic scenery, history and ancient culture.
Let the train take the strain …
The ‘from rail to trail’ campaign launched by Transport for Wales highlights how easy it is to get to some wonderful stretches of coast from railway stations on the Wales and Borders Network, ranging from Flint in the North to Tenby in the West.
Transport for Wales (TfW) want to attract more people to use public transport and this campaign will provide relevant information for walkers and other visitors.
James Price, TfW CEO said: “The Wales Coast Path is one of our country’s top attractions, not only for those visiting Wales but also for those living within Wales. It covers the whole of our country as does our rail and public transport network. The ‘from rail to trail’ campaign will encourage people to use our rail network to access the trail offering a more sustainable option than using the car.”
“At TfW we are working to improve public transport and create a more joined up network that is more accessible and will attract more people to use it and this will help us all in the fight against climate change.”
The ‘From Rail to Trail’ campaign launched by Transport for Wales highlights how easy it is to get to some wonderful stretches of coast from railway stations on the Wales and Borders Network
Transport for Wales
The Deputy Minister for Climate Change with responsibility for Transport, Lee Waters said: “People aren’t always aware that our rail network offers convenient access to our incredible coastline. This is a brilliant campaign providing walkers with information on the nearest rail links to the routes they wish to take along the our coastal path, combining two key aspects of our plans for developing sustainable transport – active travel and public transport.”
“We are delighted to be working with Transport for Wales on the rail to trail campaign”, added Sioned Humphreys of Natural Resources Wales, the government body who look after the Wales Coast Path. “Many stations are situated conveniently close to the path – so, not only do they allow walkers to get to the start of a walk but also to return to without having to retrace their steps”.
The campaign launched on 20 September 2022.
Tony Bowerman
This article was written by Tony Bowerman, and appears here for the first time. (C) Copyright Tony Bowerman 2022. All rights reserved.
Tony Bowerman is a director of Northern Eye Books Ltd, and loves nature and the outdoors. At one time he contributed articles to several national newspapers and magazines. He later worked as an ‘interpretation consultant’ for clients such as the National Trust, Welsh Water, County Councils and Wildlife Trusts. He is a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild.
Contact: tony@northerneyebooks.co.uk
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