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Coastline

Topic page for content on Wales' stunning 870 mile coastline.

A boy in a yellow life-jacket and red helmet waiting to coasteer in Abereiddy, Pembrokeshire.

Coasteering: Jump in

Coasteering is an adventure for families as much as adrenaline-junkies.

Topics:

  • Groups
  • Family
  • Coastline
  • Outdoor
Children snorkelling off beach at Abersoch.

Brilliant beach ideas

We’ve got award-winning beaches all along our coastline and lots of ideas for larking about on them.

Topics:

  • Wales Coast Path
  • Coastline
  • List
  • Outdoor
Two puffins on grassy ground.

The magic of Skomer Island

Meet the puffins on this special land, Skomer Island in Pembrokeshire.

Topics:

  • AONB
  • Coastline
  • Spring
  • Outdoor
West Wales
A grassy area within a large castle.

Caernarfon's military might

Discover an ancient Celtic town with a Roman barracks and imposing medieval castle.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Coastline
North Wales
Group heading into the water on a surfing lesson

New wave: surfing for absolute beginners

Can anyone learn to surf? Novice surfer Charles Williams takes the plunge with a lesson on the waves.

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • Family
  • Coastline
  • Outdoor
West Wales
Man standing by sea at Whitesands Bay, Pembrokeshire, Westwales.

Explore our wonderful beaches

Thanks to the Blue Flag scheme, our beaches have had quite a few red carpet moments.

Topics:

  • Family
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Coastline
  • List
Tide out at Three Cliffs Bay with rivulets of sea water left on the sandy beach.

870 miles to enjoy along the Welsh coast

The Wales Coast Path is a unique long distance footpath that encompasses the entire Wales coastline.

Topics:

  • Wales Coast Path
  • Countryside
  • Coastline
  • Outdoor
South Stack Lighthouse at sunset

Instagram-friendly Welsh landmarks

Take a look at these ten must-see Instagrammable coastal landmarks for you and your camera.

Topics:

  • Countryside
  • Coastline
  • List
  • Outdoor
South Stack Leuchtturm bei Sonnenuntergang in der Nähe von Holyhead Anglesey.

Wonderful Welsh lighthouses

There are more than 30 lighthouses dotted around the Welsh coast. Here are some of our favourites.

Topics:

  • Wales Coast Path
  • Coastline
  • Outdoor
coast with caves and people on kayaks.

Where to find Welsh sea caves

There are hundreds of sea caves in Wales just waiting to be explored!

Topics:

  • Wales Coast Path
  • Geography
  • Coastline
  • Outdoor
A sunset image of Marloes Cliffs and sea.

Walking Pembrokeshire's 186-mile National Trail

Discover the spectacular coastal scenery, wildlife encounters, charming towns and villages, and a landscape rich in history and legend.

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Coastline
  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Pembrokeshire
Coasteering group jumping off rocks into sea.

Active in Pembrokeshire

Discover great adventures to be had in Britain’s only Coastal National Park.

Topics:

  • Coastline
  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
  • Amazing places
  • Outdoor
West Wales

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