HOLLYWOOD ON WELSH SHORES
BBC Countryfile Magazine|February 2022
WALK: New Quay, Ceredigion. Dylan Thomas spent one of the most poignant years of his life in New Quay, from 1944-45. A little over 60 years later, his tale was told in film. Simon Whaley explores the romantic coastline where it was shot
Simon Whaley
HOLLYWOOD ON WELSH SHORES

Partly set in New Quay, The Edge of Love (2008) tells of a fictional love triangle between Dylan Thomas, his wife Caitlin and Dylan's first love, Vera Killick.

Starring Matthew Rhys, Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller, the story is set around a real shooting incident on 6 March 1945, when Vera's husband William fired shots into Dylan's bungalow, believing Dylan and Vera were having an affair.

New Quays Dylan Thomas Trail links the poet's favourite places and includes several film locations. The walk is also a great way to see Mother Nature's supporting cast.

1 HARBOUR HAVEN

Stroll in the footsteps of Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley along the split-level stone harbour wall, which reaches out like a comforting arm into New Quay Bay. Pause here for a glimpse of Cardigan Bay's other stars: its seals and bottlenose dolphins. For an encore, indulge in a wildlife boat trip, which depart regularly from the harbour.

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