A 236-MILE CASTLES TRAIL will begin on Monday, 2 May to raise money for causes combatting climate change.

Organised by Llandudno vicar, Reverend Andrew Sully, the Castle Trail is a month-long walk encompassing castles across North Wales, starting at Chirk Castle on May 2, and aiming to finish at Caernarfon Castle on May 28.

“The Castles Trail is a safe way to raise funds because it is out of doors and gives people the chance to feel part of a movement working to eradicate poverty,” said Reverend Sully, “It is based on a book by Mike Stevens and the walk will take place over 19 days, linking 22 castles from Chirk to Caernarfon.

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“Each walk will begin at 10am and I am inviting people to sponsor me or to join me for a day or a half day’s walk and to get their own sponsors.”

One particular project being supported by raised funds is in Zimbabwe, where money will go towards enabling farmers to irrigate their land following in the aftermath of climate change-induced drought blighting farming areas.

North Wales Pioneer: A map of the month-long walk.A map of the month-long walk.

The walk is being supported by Llinos Roberts, North Wales Christian Aid Field Officer, with refreshments available at the end of each day and an act of worship at the beginning and end which walkers can opt to join if they wish.

The walk is open to people of all backgrounds, not just Christians.

Reverend Sully added: “It is good to take gospel values out onto the road instead of hidden inside churches and I am looking forward to the conversations that will inevitably take place on the journey.

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“We are living in difficult times with Covid and Ukraine and maybe the time walking will provide an opportunity for folk to find a space for themselves and reflects amidst all the current sadness.”

Reverend Sully has started a JustGiving page for donations.

If you would like to join a stage of the walk or part of one please contact Andrew Sully at rev.andrewsully@gmail.com or on his phone 07779418036.

North Wales Pioneer: Gwrych Castle is one of the stops on the route.Gwrych Castle is one of the stops on the route.