Escape Routes (Cymru) is the conception of Paul Donovan. Paul is a dedicated, motivated and enthusiastic individual who strives for perfection and excellence. As an outdoor activist, Paul is a well qualified, experienced and competent canoeist, climber and mountaineer (a BCU aspirant Level 5 Canoeing Coach; an MLT Summer and Winter Mountain Leader, a MLTUK International Mountain Leader and aspirant Mountaineering Instructor[MIA]).

For Paul, the conception of Escape Routes (Cymru) is the reality of a vision.