The Celtic Routes

Celtic Routes is a tourism heritage partnership between the six Irish and Welsh counties of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Wicklow, Wexford and Waterford that is aiming to showcase ‘Celtic culture, spirit and soul’.

The relationship between the two Celtic nations has been based on a shared heritage of landscapes, ancient crosses, chapel ruins and sacred stones.

Irish migrants who settled in Wales in the 5th century left the Ogham stones that still line the Welsh coastline today.

The project is part funded via the European Regional Development Fund through the Ireland Wales Cooperation programme 2014-2020.

The Celtic Beacons
Each of the six partner counties has put forward their five best Celtic Routes ‘experiences’ under the title Celtic Beacons.

Each Beacon highlights a particular moment in Celtic history, whether it was 2,000 years ago, 200 years ago, or in living memory.

These include well known locations, including the ancient market town of Aberystwyth in Ceredigion and the Viking City of Waterford.

Three Celtic Moments
The six counties have also each suggested three Celtic Moments, which showcase the times and places where the connection with the past, the land and the spirit is heightened.

Highlights include whales breaching at Hook Head, seal spotting at Cemaes Head and the Aberaeron Mackerel Fiesta.

The Celtic Discoveries
The Celtic Discoveries feature additional options for visitors, including the Ring of Hook coastal drive and some of the castles including Dinefwr, Kidwelly and the ruins of  Wicklow’s Black Castle.

In total, the Celtic Routes area encompasses 78 visitor experiences that can be enjoyed across the six counties.

Website: www.celticroutes.info
Lucy Wilkinson at Lucy.wilkinson@workingword.co.uk