KEYSTONE TRAILS ASSOCIATION HIKING TRIP
Wales Coast Path
Your choice of August 15-26, 2023 or September 26 - October 7, 2023.
Limited Availability
Join KTA for this amazing hiking adventure on the renowned Wales Coast Path. Following the sweeping crescent of Cardigan Bay, this section, the Ceredigion Coast Path, is regarded as having perhaps the most varied landscape and terrain of the entire 870 mile path. Along with great views toward Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire and Cardigan Bay, our route offers wildlife sightings, geological and archaeological features and the colorful history of Ceredigion (the name of this ancient part of Wales). The complete trip is 68 miles, but excellent public bus service enables shorter hiking options if desired. We will hike among clifftops and beaches, smugglers' coves and enchanted forests. From Machynlleth in the north to Gwbert in the south, we will stop at delightful seaside villages and traditional Welsh towns including Aberystwyth with its university and castle ruins, and Aberaeron with its scenic harbor and odd, colorful buildings.
Flying as a group we will arrive in Manchester in northern England and spend our first day exploring the U.K.'s second-largest city, highlighted by a walk along the historic Manchester Canal. The next day we travel by rail to the medieval market town of Machynlleth where Welsh rebel hero Owain Glyndwr was crowned Prince of Wales in 1404. The following seven days we traverse southwards on the Coast Path from village to village past spectacular headlands and secluded coves and beaches. Comfortable accommodations await us in village inns and hotels. Luggage is forwarded to our accommodations, so you only carry a daypack on our hikes. Our route includes some ups and downs, but few are higher than 300'. Anyone who is reasonably fit and capable of walking up to 14 miles per day should have little difficulty. There is a scheduled rest day in Aberystwyth.
The trip organizer and guide is Paul Shaw, former KTA Executive Director and Board President, and former owner of Treks & Trails International. Paul has led 40+ hiking trips to Europe, North and South America including numerous trips to Wales and the UK. Previous KTA trips led by Paul include Ireland, Iceland, Mexico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Newfoundland and Andorra/Barcelona. Paul is ably assisted by Brook Lenker, Executive Director of KTA.
This is a fundraising hiking trip with all net proceeds benefitting Keystone Trails Association. You are not required to be a member of KTA to register.
The trip organizer and guide is Paul Shaw, former KTA Executive Director and Board President, and former owner of Treks & Trails International. Paul has led 40+ hiking trips to Europe, North and South America including numerous trips to Wales and the UK. Previous KTA trips led by Paul include Ireland, Iceland, Mexico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Newfoundland and Andorra/Barcelona. Paul is ably assisted by Brook Lenker, Executive Director of KTA.
This is a fundraising hiking trip with all net proceeds benefitting Keystone Trails Association. You are not required to be a member of KTA to register.
Cost: $3895 per person double occupancy. Single supplement ($800) will be added if single accommodations are requested and available. Cost includes:
Cost does not include:
For those interested, limousine service with free parking will be provided round-trip from Harrisburg to Philadelphia Airport on a cost-sharing basis. For more information, contact KTA.
- Round-trip airfare from Philadelphia to Manchester including luggage fees. Group seating is assigned by the airline.
- All accommodations and meals as stated in the itinerary. All accommodations have private bath.
- Luggage forwarding to accommodations.
- Guide services.
- All group transportation after arrival at Manchester airport including bus and rail connections and local bus services.
- One year membership in Keystone Trails Association.
Cost does not include:
- Travel insurance / trip cancellation insurance.
- Personal gear (gear list will be sent to you after you register).
- Personal, non-group transportation.
- Private excursions.
- Meals not specified in itinerary.
For those interested, limousine service with free parking will be provided round-trip from Harrisburg to Philadelphia Airport on a cost-sharing basis. For more information, contact KTA.
To reserve a spot, complete the application form and send in your deposit below by card or by mail. If paying by check, please let the KTA office know to expect your payment. If the trip fills, priority will be determined by postmark/transaction date.
Trip 1 - August 15-26, 2023
Filled - You may send in an application sans deposit to join the Trip 1 Waiting List.
Filled - You may send in an application sans deposit to join the Trip 1 Waiting List.
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Trip Deposit
$1000 |
Remainder after Deposit
$2895 |
Single Supplement
$800 |
Limo Service
$180 / $230 |
Trip 2 - September 26 - October 7, 2023
Filled - You may send in an application sans deposit to join the Trip 2 Waiting List.
Filled - You may send in an application sans deposit to join the Trip 2 Waiting List.
|
Trip Deposit
$1000 |
Remainder after Deposit
$2895 |
Single Supplement
$800 |
Limo Service
$180 / $230 |