128 miles / 207km (Tywyn - Ynys Enlli)
Follow in the footsteps of 6th-century Welsh saint, Cadfan, on Llwybr Cadfan, our stunning 12-day pilgrimage journey. Start at the seaside town of Tywyn and explore a 128 mile route to Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island), a place of enduring Christian significance once known as ‘the isle of 20,000 saints’. Along the way you’ll visit remote churches, travel along rugged coastlines and experience the quiet beauty of holy places.
This ancient pilgrimage route combines physical adventure with spiritual tradition, allowing you to step away from daily pressures and draw closer to God along paths walked by countless pilgrims before you.
Passport
Purchase a passport to collect 26 pilgrim stamps. Each design had been created by pupils in schools along the route . The designs reflect the rich heritage and spiritual significance of churches, wells, towns and heritage sites along Llwybr Cadfan.
Map
Day By Day
Practical information
Print Full Llwybr Cadfan Route (PDF)
Day 1 - Tywyn - Llangelynin (PDF)
Day 2 - Llangelynin - Barmouth (PDF)
Day 3 - Barmouth - Dolgellau (PDF)
Day 3b - Barmouth - Tal y Bont (PDF)
Day 4 - Tal y Bont – Harlech (PDF)
Day 5 - Harlech – Llandecwyn (PDF)
Day 6 - Llandecwyn – Porthmadog (PDF)
Day 7 - Porthmadog – Criccieth (PDF)
Day 8 - Criccieth – Chwilog (PDF)
Day 9 - Chwilog – Pwllheli (PDF)
Day 10 - Pwllheli – Llanengan (PDF)
Day 11 - Llanengan – Aberdaron (PDF)
- Safety advice (PDF)
- Accommodation (PDF)
- Transport (PDF)
- Kit list (PDF)