Cardigan Walks, a family-friendly tour guiding company in West Wales, is exploring and making history at the same time!
Cardigan Walks was recently set up after founder Eoghan McHugh recognised a gap in Cardigan’s tourism, “I landed here in West Wales in 2021”, Eoghan tells us, “Through the year, I noticed hordes of tourists walking. I also really enjoyed exploring Cardigan’s rich history. I couldn’t understand why there wasn’t something in place to share these wonderful stories with tourists.” And, honestly, after hearing some of the stories about Cardigan, we’re not sure why there wasn’t a history tour before either!
Another observation Eoghan made was the underemployment and unemployment in the area. And so, he’s looking to partner with local charities working with young adults, “My vision is to hand over Cardigan Walks entirely to a charity by the end of the year.” He’s busy building out Cardigan Walks’ web presence, partnering with established activity providers to sell tickets, reaching out to accommodation providers, and developing tours!
When Eoghan has ensured that everything is in place and is working as it should, he hopes that the young adults take on all aspects of managing Cardigan walks, “This new company will be their baby to foster and grow. It’ll be a source of income for them. But, more importantly, running the company will expose them to so much that their skills, knowledge, and experience will exponentially increase, opening doors and making them an asset anywhere they go afterwards!” The idea is that those involved rely on themselves and their team primarily to find and source the answers. But, if they find themselves stuck, they can lean on the charity’s management team for guidance.
“This is an exciting venture. Cardigan and Cardigan Bay are historically significant and is just eye-candy everywhere you look! It’s been fascinating exploring. And, to hand off Cardigan Walks to young people, so they engage with their communities in a significant way while helping them develop strong business skills will be, I’m sure, incredibly fulfilling!”
To learn more about Cardigan Walks or book a tour if planning a visit to Cardigan, go to www.cardiganwalks.com.
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