http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-17968524
The world's first coastal path to cover an entire country has been officially opened in Wales.
Stretching from the mouth of the River Dee in Flintshire in the north to Chepstow in south, the Wales Coast Path covers 870 miles (1,400km).
The network also links into the Offa's Dyke Path - creating a 1,030 mile (1660km) route around the whole of Wales.
Three opening events have been held in Cardiff, Aberystwyth and Flint.
It marks the pinnacle of a five-year project to link up the network of paths, backed by the Welsh government, the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW), landowners and local authorities.
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At a ceremony in Cardiff Bay, Environment Minister John Griffiths described the new path as "a huge asset for Wales".
"This has been a five-year project and is an example of how sustainability is an underlying principle of everything we do," said Mr Griffiths.
"The path opens just before the world's eyes will be on the UK for the Olympics. We hope many visitors coming to London for the Games will take time to visit Wales and its coast.
The world's first coastal path to cover an entire country has been officially opened in Wales.
Stretching from the mouth of the River Dee in Flintshire in the north to Chepstow in south, the Wales Coast Path covers 870 miles (1,400km).
The network also links into the Offa's Dyke Path - creating a 1,030 mile (1660km) route around the whole of Wales.
Three opening events have been held in Cardiff, Aberystwyth and Flint.
It marks the pinnacle of a five-year project to link up the network of paths, backed by the Welsh government, the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW), landowners and local authorities.
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It is a feature that truly puts Wales on the global map
Carl Sargeant AM Local Government Minister
At a ceremony in Cardiff Bay, Environment Minister John Griffiths described the new path as "a huge asset for Wales".
"This has been a five-year project and is an example of how sustainability is an underlying principle of everything we do," said Mr Griffiths.
"The path opens just before the world's eyes will be on the UK for the Olympics. We hope many visitors coming to London for the Games will take time to visit Wales and its coast.
