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Suitable places for mobility aids and prams
Coastal walks ideal for people with mobility issues and pushchairs
The Wales Coast Path can be enjoyed by everyone. Its 870-mile length includes plenty of stretches suitable for wheelchair users, families with buggies and visitors with limited mobility. You’ll also find also plentiful parking, easy to reach viewpoints and all the facilities required for a great day out.
There are number of National Trust sites in Wales where you can get closer to nature with a pushchair, wheelchair and those with mobility aids. A few of them are near the coast path like Penrhyn Castle and Garden in north Wales, Rhosili on the Gower Peninsula and Stackpole in Pembrokeshire.
North Wales Coast
For much of its journey around our northern shore from Chester to Bangor, the Wales Coast Path follows well-paved sections of seafront in coastal towns like Rhos-on-Sea and Llanfairfechan. As well as giving everyone the chance to get close to the water, these colourful promenades are packed with all the traditional seaside things to see and do – the sections from Gronant to Rhyl and along Llandudno’s North Shore promenade are particular highlights.
Walks and further information
- Wales Coast Path in Denbighshire
- Accessible walks in Flintshire, including coastal loop of Flint Point
- Llandudno North Shore Beach
- Kinmel Dunes
Accessible viewpoints
- Flint Castle
- Llandudno West Shore
- Pensarn Beach, Abergele (link opens in Google maps)
- Rhyl Harbour and boardwalk (link opens in Google maps
Isle of Anglesey
A circular route from Menai Bridge, Anglesey’s dramatic loop of coastline serves up stunning views in spades, particularly the vistas back towards the mainland and the peaks of Snowdonia. Everyone can enjoy the coast at places like the promenade at Beaumaris and the Moelfre RNLI Seawatch Centre, while the island also provides accessible beaches, birdwatching and waterside walks.
Walks and further information
- Isle of Anglesey section of the Wales Coast Path
- Breakwater Country Park, Holyhead
- South Stack Cliffs RSPB Nature Reserve
- Benllech Beach
- Lake View Trail, Newborough National Nature Reserve
- Malltraeth Cob
Accessible viewpoints
- Boardwalk at Newborough National Nature Reserve and Forest
- Elin’s Tower, South Stack cliffs near Holyhead
Llŷn and Snowdonia Coast
From Bangor to Machynlleth, Snowdonia is famous for its mountains, but it’s also home to some stunning accessible stretches of the Wales Coast Path. Highlights include a journey over the old wooden railway bridge at Barmouth where the coast path joins the Mawddach Trail and Benar Boardwalk near Harlech, which offers easy access to lovely sea views. There are also sweeping promenades at Criccieth, Pwllheli and Tywyn (links open up in Google Maps).
Walks and further information
Accessible viewpoints
- Porthmadog Cob (link opens in Google Maps)
- Aberdyfi (link opens in Google Maps)
- Dinas Dinlle
Ceredigion coast
From Machynlleth to Poppit Sands, the towns and villages that dot the Ceredigion coastline offer plenty of easy access seaside strolls, with walks, parking and facilities to be found in New Quay, Aberaeron and Cardigan –plus the wide beachfront promenade at Aberystwyth. There’s also a stretch of Coast Path at Aberporth suitable for wheelchairs – great for a bit of dolphin spotting – and a new accessible route to the headland at Gwbert.
Walks and further information
Accessible viewpoints
Gwbert (link opens in Google maps)
Pembrokeshire
From Poppit Sands to Amroth, with convenient parking, accessible public transport and plenty of well-paved pathways, it’s easy to experience Pembrokeshire’s famously rugged coastline. Take your pick from accessible adventures like watching swooping seabirds around the cliffs at St Govan’s Head, strolling the seafront between Coppet Hall and Stepaside and exploring the twin coves of Pwllgwaelod and Cwm-yr-Eglwys.
Walks and further information
Accessible viewpoints
Carmarthenshire
From Amroth to Bynea, following the Millennium Coastal Park for much of its length, Carmarthenshire’s stretch of the Wales Coast Path offers plenty of level, wheelchair and buggy accessible terrain – plus refreshments, attractions and stunning sea views of Carmarthen Bay. With access to miles of cycle routes and a sandy Cefn Sidan beach, Pembrey Country Park is another highlight.
Walks and further information
- Walking in Carmarthenshire
- Sandy Water Park walk
- Accessibility at Wildlife and Wetlands Trust Llanelli Wetland Centre
- Accessible boardwalk at Cefn Sidan beach
- Adaptive bike hire at Pembrey Country Park
Accessible viewpoints
Plenty of spots throughout Millennium Coastal Park
Swansea Bay and Gower
From Bynea to Margam Moors, with bustling promenades and a host of easy-to-reach beaches to choose from, accessible adventures abound in Swansea Bay and Gower. Borrow a beach wheelchair to take to the sand at Caswell Bay, soak in the views above Rhossili or enjoy an ice cream on Swansea’s sweeping seafront.
Walks and further information
- Swansea Bay and Gower accessibility information
- Accessible beaches in Swansea Bay and Gower
- Swansea Promenade walk
- Accessibility information for Swansea Bay and Gower
Accessible viewpoints
South Wales Coast and Severn Estuary
From Margam Moors to Chepstow, taking in the smooth surfaces of Cardiff Bay and seafronts across the Vale of Glamorgan (including Gavin and Stacey’s Barry Island), there are long accessible sections on this stretch of the Wales Coast Path. Along the way you’ll find colourful promenades packed with traditional seaside fun and plenty of facilities, parking and places to take in the coastal views.
Walks and further information
- Aberavon Promenade walk
- Neath Port Talbot interactive walking map
- Beach wheelchairs at Barry Island
- Ogmore-by-Sea accessible walk
- Park and Seaside walk (Porthkerry and Barry Island accessible walk)
- Coast and Pier walk (Penarth Promenade accessible walk)
- Cardiff Bay Barrage walk
Accessible viewpoints (all links open in Google maps)
