22 gwynedd fairbourne to barmouth

■ Distance: 3¾ miles/6km ■ Time: 2 ...

■ Distance: 5 miles/8.3km ■ Time: 2½ ...

■Distance: 5 miles/8km ■Time: 3 hours ■Grade: Moderate ...

From wild beaches and winding cliff paths to ancient sites and world-class surf, this corner of Wales offers unforgettable natural beauty and great dining experiences. Coast editor-in-chief Alex Fisher explores

GREAT BRITAIN HAS A WIDE AND WONDERFUL SELECTION OF LONG-DISTANCE WALKS — FROM WELSH SEASIDE PATHS THAT CIRCUMNAVIGATE ENTIRE ISLANDS TO CROSS-COUNTRY HIKES THAT REVEAL LOCAL HISTORY AT EVERY STEP.

Beginning from the point in Britain furthest from the sea, Simon Warren sets himself a special test of endurance: the longest possible ride to the coast and back