Wales Coast Path
Follow the Welsh coastline on foot with a self-guided walking holiday along the Wales Coast Path.
Wales Coast Path
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Explore the stunning coastline of Wales with a self-guided walking holiday along the Wales Coast Path. Between Chester in the north and Chepstow in the south, this varied coastal trail winds around jutting headlands and along sandy beaches, with overnight stops at vibrant seaside towns and villages.
The Wales Coast Path spans over 760 miles — that’s the welsh coastline in its entirety! Attempted in a single stint, it would take well over a month to walk.
So we’ve divided the trail into sections that you can walk in isolation or in series. Each holiday along the Wales Coast Path has its own distinct highlights, challenges and character, with short break options for the time-pressed walker. Find the right leg for you below.
A gentle seaside ramble from Chester to Bangor.
The first leg of the Wales Coast Path pairs seaside towns and harbours with sandy beaches and cliff walks. The North Wales Coast Path isn’t a venture into remote wilderness but an exploration of Wales’ bustling northern coastline, keeping primarily to hard-surfaced promenades and cyclepaths.
Full-trail itineraries and short break options available.
Take a circular walk around the Isle of Anglesey from Bangor.
Anglesey is a stunning island moored to mainland Wales by the Menai Bridge. It boasts a beautiful, often rugged coastline that’s ideal for a walking holiday. You’ll tour well out into the countryside on this circular part of the Wales Coast Path, crossing green fields awash with flowers, clambering atop rocky clifftops and dipping down to the island’s sandy beaches.
Full-trail itineraries, north and south options and short breaks available.
Bangor to Porthmadog along remote coastline.
The quiet, remote Llŷn Peninsula hosts a challenging stretch of the Wales Coast Path, much more off the beaten path, and with some steep sections to really work your legs.
In exchange for the effort, the stunning Llŷn Coastal Path promises a wildlife-laden hike through an engaging and untouristy mix of deserted beaches and coves, marshland and hills.
Full-trail itineraries and north and south options available.
A relaxing, well-waymarked walk from Porthmadog to Machynlleth along the Wales Coast Path
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The Meirionnydd Coast Path is a wonderfully well-maintained and signposted stretch of the Wales Coast Path, so navigation is relaxingly straightforward. The trail incorporates a mix of beaches and high-level paths with stunning views. There’s plenty to see in the towns along the way, too, from excellent restaurants to ancient castles.
Spot wild dolphins on a hike from Machynlleth to St Dogmaels.
From woodland tracks out of Machynlleth, the Ceredigion leg of the Wales Coast Path heads south along the shore of Cardigan Bay, where there’s every chance you’ll spot pods of dolphins out in the glittering water. This trail features some truly stunning beaches, too, and is well-waymarked throughout.
Full-trail itineraries and north and south holiday options available.
Amroth to Burry Port along coastal paths and inland trails.
St Dogmaels to Amroth through the stunning Pembrokeshire National Park.
Our most popular holiday on the Wales Coast Path explores the dramatic coastline of the Pembrokeshire National Park, with staggering views over rocky stacks clamouring with birdlife. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is the ideal mix of sometimes-challenging climbs and matchless landscapes.
Full-trail, north, south and central itineraries and two short break options available.
Amroth to Burry Port along coastal paths and inland trails.
The Carmarthenshire Coast Path offers the most varied walking on the Wales Coast Path, combining some spectacular coastal stretches with regular turns inland through woodland and open fields. Dip into historic towns like Carmarthen and Laugharne to explore Roman ruins and the remains of ancient castles.
A walking holiday through limestone scenery from Burry Port to Swansea
This leg of the Wales Coast Path clambers along the stunning cliff-lined coast of the Gower Peninsula, the first-ever Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to be instated in Britain.
It’s easy to see why this beautiful area was so quickly picked out: the rugged limestone cliffs dip down to scenic coves and rustling saltwater marshes, with long tracts of golden beach between. The Gower Coast Path is more challenging than other sections, but well worth the climbs.
Swansea to Chepstow along the Wales Coast Path.
The concluding section of the Wales Coast Path features much gentler gradients as it smooths out toward the Severn Estuary. Here, you’ll find the coast path’s sand dunes and natural reserves mixed in between urban maritime landscapes: the South Wales Coast Path sticks close to civilisation and offers great opportunities to visit tourist sites within the many towns en route.
