Tricia Cottnam describes the sheer variety of the South Wales coastline and how it will captivate you to walk and enjoy it.

Help and support to arrange accommodation and transfer luggage along the path.

Spectacular bridges, a woodland walk along the beautiful Menai Strait takes you to one of the world’s greatest middle age castles.

Dave Quarrell - first walk of both Wales Coast Path and Offa's Dyke Path National Trail..

Around the Great Orme from the Queen of Welsh Resorts to one of the world’s best-preserved medieval castles.

Ancient burial mounds and a medieval church in the sea.

An opportunity to pass under the Prince of Wales bridge and enjoy the views of Caldicot castle on your way back

In the footsteps of smugglers and press gangs along beaches described as the most beautiful in Britain.

Stroll along this pleasant suburban path leading to a high viewpoint with a special sculpture at the top

From a popular tourist town, through an important nature reserve and a picture-postcard hamlet, to an ancient castle and a popular seaside resort.

Useful information to find places to stay along the path

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Remnants of our past are scattered all along the 870-mile-long Wales Coast Path. From industrial heritage to medieval churches to Bronze and Iron Age sites, the Welsh coast is littered with some magnificent and unique places.

A gentle walk with fantastic views of the River Conwy and one of the most majestic medieval Welsh castles along the path

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Enjoy the World Heritage site of Conwy Castle with scenic mountain views

A short easy walk with an exploration of Flint Castle and along a wooded shore

Children can get close to nature on this walk (partly buggie and wheelchair friendly) with nearby toilets and a cafè

Industrial and natural heritage.