Wonders of the Coast Path

Episode 2

Llyn Peninsula

The second leg of his journey takes Sean along the Llyn Peninsula in north west Wales. Sean starts his journey at Bangor where he joins the crew of 1930s sailing ship the Vilma to help steer her down the Menai Strait. This narrow stretch of water separates Anglesey from North Wales and has a reputation for being one of the world's most treacherous passages to navigate, with the notorious 'Swellies', a maze of shallow rocks and whirlpools lurking under the surface.

Episode 3

Cardigan Bay

Sean learns about Harlech castle, one of King Edward’s I impressive fortresses along the Welsh coastline.

Episode 4

Pembrokeshire

Sean learns how members of Pembrokeshire Blind Society enjoy the path using other senses on a walk from Haroldstone Chins to Broad Haven.

Episode 5

Carmarthen Bay and Gower

The fifth leg of his journey takes Sean around Carmarthen Bay and the Gower Peninsula. His journey in south-west Wales takes in highlights from Pendine Sands to Worms Head with stops to collect cockles in Ferryside and a visit to a community project on Gower. Sean's first stop in Carmarthenshire is Pendine beach where he finds out about a legendary land speed record duel between Malcolm Campbell and Welshman John Parry-Thomas in the 1920s.

Episode 6

South Wales

Sean meets Welsh Opera singer Shan Cothi to take in the beauty of Wales’ highest sand dunes on horseback at Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve.