Wales coast path | wandelgids

A single guidebook to walking the whole Wales Coast Path - 1400km (870 miles) the length of Wales from Chester to Chepstow, including Anglesey, described in 57 stages. The route passes through the Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire National Parks and many AONBs and can be linked with the Offa's Dyke Path for a complete circuit of Wales.

Seasons:
In summer you'll get the best weather, with all services open; it's possible in spring and autumn, with cooler and wetter weather, but some places will be closed; not recommended in winter.

Centres:
Chester, Llandudno, Bangor, Holyhead, Caernarfon, Pwllheli, Barmouth, Machynlleth, Aberystwyth, Cardigan, Fishguard, St David's, Pembroke, Tenby, Carmarthen, Swansea, Cardiff, Newport, Chepstow.

Difficulty:
Walkers need to be careful to cover comfortable distances, and not over-extend themselves; occasionally rugged and sometimes featuring short, steep ascents and descents; some remote stretches with few facilities; need to be aware of the weather forecast and tides.

Must See:
The entire coastline of Wales; the historic 'Ring of Steel' castles; holiday resort towns, wild cliffs, parts of the Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire National Parks, numerous AONBs and Heritage Coast