Wales Coast Path
A long-distance path of around 860 miles around the coast of Wales. The route includes the entire mainland and the Isle of Anglesey. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SJ 385 655
Distance: 861 miles (1,385 km)
Time: N/A
Duration: 50–80 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL14 Wye Valley and Forest of Dean
OL17 Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa
OL18 Harlech, Porthmadog and Y Bala
OL23 Cadair Idris and Llyn Tegid
OL35 North Pembrokeshire / Gogledd Sir Benfro
OL36 South Pembrokeshire / De Sir Benfro
151 Cardiff and Bridgend / Caerdydd a Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
152 Newport and Pontypool / Casnewydd a Pont-y-Pšl
154 Bristol West and Portishead
164 Gower / Gšyr and Llanelli
165 Swansea / Abertawe
167 Thornbury, Dursley and Yate
177 Carmarthen and Kidwelly / Caerfyrddin a Cydweli
178 Llanelli and Ammanford / Rhydaman
198 Cardigan and New Quay / Aberteifi a Ceinewydd
199 Lampeter, Llanbedr Pont Steffan, Tregaron and Llannon
213 Aberystwyth and Cwm Rheidol, Devil’s Bridge and Pontarfynach
253 Lleyn Peninsula West / Pen Llŵn Ardal Orllewinol
254 Lleyn Peninsula East / Pen Llŵn Ardal Ddwyreiniol
262 Anglesey West / Gorllewin Ynys Mśn
263 Anglesey East / Dwyrain Ynys Mśn
264 Vale of Clwyd / Dyffryn Clwyd
265 Clwydian Range / Bryniau Clwyd
266 Wirral and Chester
Summary
Walk the Wales Coast Path / Llwybr Arfordir Cymru
Wales was the first country in the world with a continuous path around its entire coast. The Wales Coast Path (or Llwybr Arfordir Cymru in Welsh) promises 870 miles of unbroken, often breathtakingly beautiful coastal walking around the entire Welsh coastline—making it very probably the best walk in Wales.
The path starts close to the walled city of Chester in the north before tracing every headland and inlet along the wild Welsh coast to arrive at Chepstow on the Severn estuary in the south.
Since the Wales Coast Path’s launch in 2012, quite a few hardy souls have walked, hiked, ridden, or run the entire 870 miles non-stop. But most people tend to walk and savour this amazing coastal path in sections—bit by bit—in half-day walks, day walks, and on weekends and holidays.
Along the way, you’ll experience the very best of Wales: stunning scenery, stirring history, Welsh culture, and wildlife in abundance.
If you tackle only one big walk in your life, make it this one.
Useful Links
Wales Coast Path Official Website – Interactive map, sections, highlights, and photo gallery.
Northern Eye Books – Inspiring, award-winning walking books, official guides, and maps for the Wales Coast Path, South West Coast Path, UK National Parks, and long-distance trails.