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Wales Coast Path Walking Holidays

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 Llyn Coast Path walking holidays Holyhead Mountains on the Wales Coast Path walking holiday Views on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path walking holiday

How to Walk the Wales Coast Path

The Wales Coast Path spans over 870 miles, covering the Welsh coastline in its entirety! Attempted in a single stint, it would take well over two months to walk.

To make things a little more approachable, 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.

North Wales Coast Path

North Wales Coast Path
6 to 9 nights
80 miles
Moderate+
From £776 per person
A self-guided walking holiday from Chester to Bangor along the Wales Coast Path. Find Out More
Isle of Anglesey Coast Path

Isle of Anglesey Coast Path

8 to 16 nights
140 miles
Moderate+
From £1,071 per person
A walking holiday from Bangor circling the diverse coastal scenery of the Isle of Anglesey. Find Out More
Llyn Coast Path

Llyn Coast Path
10 to 13 nights
113 miles
Moderate+
From £1,345 per person
Follow the Wales Coast Path around the beautiful Llŷn Peninsula, from Bangor to Porthmadog. Find Out More
Meirionnydd Coast Path

Meirionnydd Coast Path
5 to 7 nights
62 miles
Moderate+
From £678 per person
A walk along the Meirionnydd section of the Wales Coast Path, from Porthmadog to Machynlleth. Find Out More
Ceredigion Coast Path

Ceredigion Coast Path
6 to 10 nights
74 miles
Moderate+
From £771 per person
Follow the Ceredigion coast from Machynlleth in the north to St Dogmaels in the south. Find Out More
Pembrokeshire Coast Path - Reverse

Pembrokeshire Coast Path - Reverse
13 to 19 nights
180 miles
Moderate+
From £1,769 per person
A self-guided walking holiday along the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast from St Dogmaels to Amroth. Find Out More
Carmarthenshire Coast Path

Carmarthenshire Coast Path
5 to 9 nights
62 miles
Easy / Moderate+
From £667 per person
Walk the inland trails and sandy coastline of Carmarthenshire on the Wales Coast Path. Find Out More
The Gower Coast Path

The Gower Coast Path
5 to 8 nights
70 miles
Moderate+
From £705 per person
A 70-mile walking holiday around the Gower Peninsula section of the Wales Coast Path. Find Out More
South Wales Coast Path

South Wales Coast Path
9 to 12 nights
114 miles
Moderate+
From £1,265 per person
A self-guided walking holiday from Swansea to Chepstow along the Wales Coast Path Find Out More

A drawing of a rock arch spanning beach and sea on the Wales Coast PathSelf-Guided Walks Along the Wales Coast Path

As with all our walking holidays, our adventures along the Wales Coast Path come complete with nightly accommodation, daily breakfast and luggage transfers. We also provide a custom tour pack with all the maps and guidebooks you'll need to find your way along the trail at your own pace.

Find out how a self-guided walking holiday works.

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