A practical guide with useful hints and tips by Vivienne Crow

Tricia Cottnam describes the sheer variety of the South Wales coastline and how it will captivate you to walk and enjoy it.

Enjoy this flat and easy walk connecting the historic town of Rhuddlan to the coast

Walking is one of the best ways to experience the Welsh coastline with over 800 miles of path to explore, taking you over impressive cliff-tops and across beautiful beaches. Here are a few of our favourites and recommendations to show you the best of the coastline.

Connect with nature all year round whilst exploring the path

An invigorating walk through coast and countryside that takes in an array of significant religious sites – plus some of Pembrokeshire’s most spectacular clifftops.

A town of lots of history with plenty of alternative paths to explore nearby woodlands, wetlands and heritage features

Stroll along this pleasant suburban path leading to a high viewpoint with a special sculpture at the top

Reconnect with wellness on the Wales Coast Path

Use our interactive coast path map to plan your visit

The Wales Coast Path is easily accessible by the public transport system and many locations are also accessibly by the National Cycle Network.

A city walk links with other trails crossing the Cardiff Bay Barrage and offers glimpses of Wales’ capital city

Jane’s Wales Coast Path Odyssey

Where the city meets the sea, this walk takes in many of the iconic landmarks in Wales’ capital city

Reconnect with nature along the path

Reconnect with nature along the path

The meeting point of the southern terminous of the path with Offa's Dyke National Trail

Theresa Nolan explains why the Pembrokeshire coastline is special to her.

Pass three of Wales' largest cities whilst enjoying magnificent views of the Severn estuary and Glamorgan's heritage coast