Walk a stretch of the Wales Coast Path
A friend has invited you to do this with them.
Wales is one of a few countries in the world with a continuous footpath along its coastline, running 870 miles from the outskirts of Chester to Chepstow. It is divided into eight sections, so a single day can take in cliffs, estuaries or a promenade, with short, easy stretches alongside the longer hikes.
ModerateUnder £100 / $130An afternoonOutdoorsAlone or with othersWales
How to start
- Read the official About the Path page to see the eight sections and choose a region.
- Open that region's Walks to Explore the Area page on the official site and pick a route that suits the time you have.
- Check public transport back to your start using the site's Plan Your Visit section, then pack waterproofs and set off.
Where to go
- Wales Coast Path, about the path (official site, Natural Resources Wales)
- Wales Coast Path, walking (official walks by region)
We opened these links on 7 October 2026 and found them to be what we say. Dates, places and prices are on the official page, where they stay up to date.
Plan this
Pick a day, or a month, and we will set out how to get ready, step by step, with a date and a reason for each. The hard part of a day out is the timing: the right season, tickets and getting there. The plan watches the calendar for you.
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