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

Use our interactive coast path map to plan your visit

Read our reports relating to the impact of the Wales Coast Path on health benefits, the Welsh tourism economy as well as path visitor insights

Start from the visitor centre on a network of paths and explore beyond the reserve

Short easy circular route passing the smallest church in Wales

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

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.

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

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

Connect with nature all year round whilst exploring the path

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

Reconnect with nature along the path

Reconnect with nature along the path

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

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

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

Reconnect with wellness on the Wales Coast Path