The Wales Coast Path is one of the few footpaths in the world to follow a nation's coastline. It boasts spectacular views, amazing wildlife and guarantees a truly breath-taking experience. It has many contrasts - from cliff top walks to estuary wanders, picturesque fishing villages to vibrant cities, industrial heritage to unconquered castles, desolate windswept beaches to bustling sea sides. Whether you’re here for a single hour or an entire weekend, the Wales Coast Path has a lot to offer for all.
The official website, www.walescoastpath.gov.uk has a large selection of walk ideas and themed itineraries across Wales, from short accessible walks, half/day walks with visits to attractions along the way to multi day walks and long distance rambles. It also has comprehensive information about distances, baggage carriers, partners that offer tours and services, public transport information, accessible sections and links to accommodation close to the path. For specific Travel trade information visit the travel trade section of the website to download a toolkit. https://walescoastpath.gov.uk/traveltrade
The 870 mile (1400 km) long Coast Path winds its way through towns and villages, across cliff tops and sandy beaches, sometimes darting inland before emerging once again at a sheltered cove or tiny hamlet that you would forever miss when travelling by car, bus or train. It will take you from the mouth of the River Dee, along the north Wales coast with its seaside towns, over the Menai Strait onto the Isle of Anglesey, from the Llyn Peninsula down the majestic sweep of Cardigan Bay, through Britain’s only coastal National Park in Pembrokeshire, along miles of golden sand, via Gower with its stunning scenery, along the waterfront of Cardiff Bay and Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, to the market town of Chepstow.
The Wales Coast Path website contains downloadable regional guides:
1. North Wales Coast
2. Isle of Anglesey
3. Menai Llyn and Meirionnydd
4. Ceredigion
5. Pembrokeshire North
6. Pembrokeshire South
7. Carmarthenshire
8. Gower and Swansea Bay
9. South Wales Coast
