Wales Coast Path route, map, and day walks
WALES IS THE ONLY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD with a continuous, official waymarked path around its entire coast.
Walk the Wales Coast Path (or Llwybr Arfordir Cymru, in Welsh): 870 miles/1400 kilometres of unbroken, unspoilt, coastal walking around the entire coast of Wales.
Interactive Wales Coast Path Map
Use our interactive map, detailed route information, official guidebooks and map atlases to plan your day walks, weekend trips or end-to-end journey along this iconic coastal path.
The breath-taking coastal route – from Chester to Chepstow – is split into seven main sections, each of which takes roughly a week to walk.
Key stretches of the Wales Coastal Path are accessible for bicycles, pushchairs and wheelchairs, too.
Together, they make the Wales Coast Path one of Europe’s best long-distance trails.
Interactive Wales Coast Path map
Explore our free interactive map of the Wales Coast Path for full details of the official 870-mile route. Zoom in to see details for every carefully planned day section.
- Chester-Flint Castle
- Flint Castle-Talacre Dunes
- Talacre Dunes-Pensarn
- Pensarn-Llandudno
- Llandudno-Conwy
- Conwy-Llanfairfechan
- Llanfairfechan-Bangor
- Bangor-Menai Bridge
- Menai Bridge
- Beaumaris-Pentraeth
- Pentraeth-Moelfre
- Moelfre-Amlwch
- Amlwch Port-Cemaes
- Cemaes Bay-Church Bay
- Church Bay-Holyhead
- Holyhead-Trearddur Bay
- Trearddur bay-Four-Mile-Bridge
- Four Mile Bridge-Aberffraw
- Aberffraw-Newborough
- Newborough-Menai-Bridge
- Menai Bridge-Caernarfon
- Caernarfon-Trefor
- Trefor-Nefyn
- Nefyn-Porth-Colmon
- Porth Colmon-Aberdaron
- Aberdaron-Hell's Mouth
- Hell's Mouth-Llanbedrog
- Llanbedrog-Criccieth
- Criccieth-Porthmadog
- Porthmadog-Harlech
- Harlech-Barmouth
- Barmouth-Llwyngwril
- Llwyngwril-Aberdyfi
- Aberdyfi-Machynlleth
- Machynlleth-Borth
- Borth-Aberystwyth
- Aberystwyth-Llanon
- Llanon-New Quay
- New Quay-Aberporth
- Aberporth-Cardigan
- Cardigan-Newport
- Newport-Fishguard
- Fishguard-Pwll Deri
- Pwll Deri-Aber Draw
- Aber Draw-Whitesands Bay
- Whitesands Bay-Solva
- Solva-Broad Haven
- Broad Haven-Marloes Sands
- Marloes Sands-Sandy Haven
- Sandy Haven-Pembroke
- Pembroke-Angle
- Angle-St Govans
- St Govans-Manorbier
- Manorbier-Amroth Castle
- Tenby-Pendine
- Pendine-St Clears
- St Clears-Llansteffan
- Llansteffan-Carmarthen
- Carmarthen-Kidwelly
- Kidwelly-Burry Port
- Burry Port-Loughor
- Loughor-Llanmadoc
- Llanmadoc-Rhossili
- Rhossili-Oxwich
- Oxwich-Caswell Bay
- Caswell Bay-Swansea Marina
- Swansea-Port Talbot
- Port Talbot-Porthcawl
- Porthcawl-Ogmore
- Ogmore-Llaantwit Major
- Llantwit Major-Barry Island
- Barry Island-Cardiff Barrage
- Cardiff Barrage-Newport
- Newport-Redwick
- Redwick-Chepstow
- Chepstow
Walkers’ experiences on the Wales Coast Path …
Hear from people who have walked the Wales Coast Path end-to-end or in sections and discover why this long-distance coastal walk is one of the UK’s most rewarding routes.
“Wales is beautiful, regardless of the weather … and I would recommend the experience to anyone planning a similar trip.”
“The Wales Coast Path took me on an amazing, ever-changing coastal adventure. I promise, you’ll never look at Wales in the same light again.”
“I just loved (nearly) every minute of this epic walk. A truly remarkable journey.”
“Walking around Wales was by far the most awe-inspiring , perspective-changing experience of my life.”
“I loved every inch of the Wales Coast Path.”
“The most important thing if you go on a trip like this is to forget the hectic pace of everyday life, to get a free mind … I would always do it again!”
“I experienced stunning scenery, amazing history, and some intriguing folklore. Dig out your walking boots and enjoy all the Wales Coast Path has to offer.”
Ready to walk? Along the way you’ll experience the very best of Wales: stunning scenery, stirring history, ancient Welsh culture and language, and wildlife in abundance. If you tackle only one big walk in your life, make it this one.
The Wales Coast Path really is unmissable.
Best sections of the Wales Coast Path
Looking for inspiration? Discover just some of the many amazing places along the Welsh coast.
Would you add dolphin spotting in Wales to your bucket list?
👇 And if you`ve been lucky enough to see them, tell us where in the comments!
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Take a ride on the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway to enjoy spectacular views over the town, seafront and surrounding countryside!
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📍Castell Harlech Castle stands proudly above Royal St David`s Golf Club.
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Step back in time with a walk along the magnificent Conwy Town Walls – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the late 13th century, these remarkably preserved medieval walls have stood watch over the town for more than 700 years.
Enjoy incredible views of Conwy`s charming streets, the castle, the River Conwy, and the surrounding Welsh countryside. Whether you`re a history enthusiast, a photography lover, or simply looking for a memorable day out, Conwy is a place that leaves a lasting impression. Every stone has a story, and every corner feels like a journey into the past!
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A tea-shop pit stop is the perfect break during a summer coastal walk — we think so, anyway!
📖 Wales Coast Path: Pembrokeshire: Tea Shop Walks is available from walescoastpath.co.uk and local walking book stockists. 🫶🏽
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If you`re out and about on the Wales Coast Path this weekend, you might like to try out our interactive Ordnance Survey map – this clever little map highlights the coastal path route, and shows your live location to help you stay on-route.
Have you given it a go yet?
Find it at walescoastpath.co.uk/interactive-map-wales-coast-path
Or, visit walescoastpath.co.uk, and select `Wales Coast Path` interactive map from the `Plan Your Trip` dropdown menu.
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The winding coastal path follows the walls of Eglwys Llanbadrig – known to be the oldest church in Wales.
📍 Eglwys Llanbadrig (St Padrig`s Church), Llanbadrig, Cemaes Bay, Anglesey.
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Take a walk along Conwy town walls – it`s well worth the short detour from the coastal path!
📍 Conwy, North Wales.
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Few places in the world can match the magic of a Welsh sunset 🌅✨
📍 Goleudy Tŵr Mawr (Llanddwyn Lighthouse) stands silhouetted against golden skies, with sweeping views towards the mountains of Eryri and the Llyn Peninsula. It`s the perfect spot to soak in the scenery and watch nature put on a show!
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A different side of the Wales Coast Path ✨
Cardiff Bay blends waterfront views, modern architecture, and a rich maritime history, making it one of the more unique sections of the Wales Coast Path.
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