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Our Ambassador's favourite spots on the path
We asked a few of our social media Ambassadors what their favourite spots were along the Wales Coast Path. Here’s what they had to say.
Lewis Thomas
Lewis is a digital creator and landscape photographer from Wales. As a landscape photographer his content captures the essence of Wales’ natural beauty, and showcases it to his many followers.
“It’s so hard to narrow down one singular favourite route. So, here are some of my highlights:
In Pembrokeshire my favourite walk starts at Bosherston Lily Ponds, through to Broadhaven South, to the serene beauty spot of Barafundle Bay - this stretch is a highlight of the path for me.
Further up the west coast, from New Quay, a coastal gem known for its dolphins and scenic harbour, to Aberystwyth, a lively town with a historic pier, sandy beaches, and the iconic Constitution Hill and its panoramic views. The Gower Peninsula is famous for its golden beaches like Rhossili Bay, and it’s a haven for walkers and photographers. I always find peace watching the waves from the cliffs.”
Nerys Owen
Nerys is a North Wales based influencer. She is a Welsh speaker and an Eryri ambassador. Her content revolves around her travel and adventures across Wales, and she is also the page leader for the hugely popular Instagram accounts @yourwales, @yourcountryside and @your_trees__
“The Anglesey Coast is a favourite of mine. Point to point isn’t always easy when you like to get out, just you and the dog, so I find it really useful to plan out some circular routes, which is really easy to do. A favourite of mine is up and around South Stack, it’s Section 12 in the Anglesey Coastal Path book.
There are numerous starting points to explore this area, these being the Breakwater Country Park, South Stack RSPB car park, or nearby at The Range. This part of our Wales Coast Path caters for all, you can just take your time to stroll the path, visit the lighthouse, or test your hill skills and hike up Mynydd Tŵr, which is the highest on the Holy Island, and Anglesey too. This area is a must for bird watchers too, with a variety of sea birds nesting on the cliffs, and you can also visit North Stack, where you can see seals from afar.”
Lauren Harwood
Lauren is a Bargoed based hiking and walking influencer. With a real love for adventure, she travels around Wales and the UK with her partner, Alex, finding and exploring the very best routes to promote to her 32,000 plus followers.
“One of my favourite sections of the Wales Coast Path is Three Cliffs Bay in Gower, a place that holds a special memory for me and my partner Alex, as it was where we went on our first date. The scenery is simply stunning, with sea cliffs, a river, and even a castle adding to its charm.
I also highly recommend Ynys Llanddwyn and Rhossili for their jaw dropping views. I think I’m in awe every time I visit both of these areas.”
Alex Bowden
Alex is a Welsh photographer who creates hiking and coastal content around the UK. He frequently travels around Wales and the UK with his partner, Lauren, capturing beautiful pictures of their adventures together.
“As a proud Welshman, I may be a bit biased, but Wales boasts some of the most breathtaking coastal landscapes. My top three favourites are Tenby and Abereiddy in Pembrokeshire and Three Cliffs Bay in Gower, each holding special memories for me.
Tenby was our family holiday destination, Abereiddy was where I first learned coasteering, and Three Cliffs Bay is where I met my girlfriend, Lauren. These locations not only exemplify Wales' natural beauty, but also reflect its rich culture.”
Tanya Knight
Tanya is a digital creator based in North Wales. A Welsh speaker, she loves to travel, and describes herself as ‘happiest when wandering’.
“The Blue Lagoon in Abereiddy is a former slate quarry before it was abandoned and flooded. Known for its clear blue water and the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, which is hosted here, the area is also popular with kayakers, SUP'ers and coasteering enthusiasts.
I love to visit at sunrise or sunset, which is a perfect time for a dip and as the lagoon is so deep you don't need to worry too much about high and low tides. If you want to combine it with a coastal walk then park in the nearby fishing village of Porthgain and the 2.3 miles walk along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path will take you directly to Abereiddy and The Blue Lagoon.
Mwnt beach in Ceredigion also holds a special in my heart. A beautiful secluded bay, I have so many childhood memories of days spent here on the beach and climbing the cliffs adjacent to spot the local dolphins, porpoises and seals.”
