The challenge is to walk Tony Drake's 275 mile Cambrian Way Coast to Coast route from Cardiff to Conwy and be totally self-contained and unsupported with no re-supply. Wild camping, obtaining water from natural sources and carrying all food and equipment for the proposed 21 day trip. In this manner the walk becomes free or "unplugged" and is part of my larger Four Nation's coast to coast endeavour, of which details can be found at Transnationcoast2coast.com




A tough high level coast to coast walk traversing through the highest and wildest parts of Wales from Cardiff to Conwy.
A distance of 275 miles (440km), with an ascent of 61540 feet (18742 metres) (double Pennine way).
Future designation as a national trail is still in limbo, although
the Ramblers' Association strongly advocates recognition of the Cambrian Way.


The route is generally un-waymarked and navigation skills are essential.

More information on Tony Drake's Cambrian Way, Wales’s most scenically beautiful and challenging long distance trail, can be found on his website - here.


A map of my route is shown below, zoom in for more detail.



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I have included below GPS data of the route for reference purposes only and it's use is entirely at your own risk.  (I will not be held responsible for any loss, cost, damage, inconvenience or expense caused through the use of this information or as a result of any inaccuracy or error contained within it.)

A (.Kml) file can be downloaded  here

A (.Gpx) file can downloaded here