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Wales Coast Path Shares Star Billing with Celebs
05-06-2013
Location! Location! Location!
New York, NY – May 6, 2013 - When they walk along the Wales Coast Path, visitors do sometimes walk in the footsteps of the stars, from Halle Berry to Russell Crowe and Harry Potter to James Bond. Officially opened one year ago, on May 5, 2012, the Wales Coast Path -www.walescoastpath.gov.uk - has captured the imagination of the world. The only footpath of its kind on the planet, the Wales Coast Path encircles all three sides of the Welsh Peninsula, along the entire 870 miles of its pristine coastline, encouraging visitors and residents alike to ‘discover the shape of the nation.’
And The Wales Coast Path offers a movie tour with a difference … Clash of the Titans (2010) Starring Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes Some scenes used Newborough Woods, Traeth Penrhos and Llanddwyn Island on Anglesey (currently home to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge). · Try this great nearby walk: An epic movie deserves an epic walk! Enjoy the 13 mile hike between Llyn Rhos Ddu and Aberffraw. Half Light (2006) Starring Demi Moore Wales was cast as a stand-in for Scotland! A grieving author relocates to a Scottish village to move on with her life after the death of her son. Many of the beach and lighthouse scenes were shot on remote Llanddwyn Island and the seaside village scenes were shot at Porth Dinllaen on the Llyn Peninsula. · Try this great nearby walk: Head to Llanddwyn Island – it’s a beautiful place with a lovely sandy beach and, if the tide is right, you can explore the island itself. Retreat (2011) Starring Thandie Newton and Cillian Murphy A couple escape personal tragedy by moving to a remote island retreat. Their attempts to recover are disrupted when a stranger is washed ashore. The cottage scenes were shot at Plas Llandecwyn and the beach scenes were shot at Porth Ysgaden on the Llyn Peninsula. · Try this great nearby walk: A 4.6 mile walk between Porth Ysgaden and Porth Widlin with great views and interesting wildlife. The Edge of Love (2008) Starring Matthew Rhys, Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller Directed by John Maybury, the film is based loosely on real events and the history between Welsh poet Dylan Thomas and lovers Vera Phillips and Caitlin MacNamara. Locations in Lampeter, Tenby and New Quay were used for filming as well as the Gwili Steam Railway. ·[Back to Press Releases Main]