Wales Coast Path

The Wales Coast Path was the first in the world to follow the entire coastline of a country. There’s much to discover on this 870 mile route, including unspoilt beaches and wildlife on both land and sea. Step back in time with our ancient castles and find a warm welcome in the many pubs and restaurants along the path.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Worm's Head at sunset Rhossili.

10 of the most glorious coastal views

Be inspired by wonderful coastal scenery, with solitary lighthouses, pretty harbours and dramatic cliffs.

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Lighthouse at Southstack

Bird watching on Anglesey

David Lindo, wildlife and birding expert, explores bird watching on Anglesey.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Atlantic tern with fish in its mouth in flight.

Iconic coastal birds

Discover ten iconic birds to spot along the Wales Coast Path and the best places to see them.

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Signpost on coastal path looking over water.

10 short Wales Coast Path walks through history

Ten walks along the Wales Coast Path taking in castles and places of Welsh history and heritage.

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Conwy Castle and town from across the water.

Must do in Conwy, North Wales

Conwy castle and Britain's smallest house and other top things to do in Conwy, North Wales.

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Couple walking on the beach at Porthdinllaen.

10 short coast path walks

A few hours on the Wales Coast Path is also enough for a voyage of discovery.

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