Artists, writers and film and TV stars have all found inspiration and stunning locations in Wales, and around the Coast Path there are many locations associated with literature, paintings and films. Follow in their footsteps.

In the footsteps of saints, princes and bishops.

A flat walk from a market town to a castle town.

A practical guide with useful hints and tips by Vivienne Crow

Along the vast Loughor saltmarshes to the former castle of a man who may have killed a king.

Walk this remote corner of Wales to marvel at the spectacular coastal scenery

A glorious, wild and rugged walk starting from a historic castle and passing an ancient abbey.

Apart from being a rugby nation, Wales now features Premier League football. It boasts a number of championship-class golf courses, has world-class sports arenas, hosts major international motor sport events, the Iron Man Wales triathlon, marathons, and the spectacular coastline has year-round water sports activities like yachting, powerboat and longboat racing.

From a remarkable clifftop castle, along miles of beautiful beaches and nature reserves to ancient burial chambers.

A practical guide with useful hints and tips by Vivienne Crow

A great circular walk from Talacre, on a splendid sandy beach with the option of a shorter walk behind the sand dunes

The Boundary of Wales Walk Summer 2014

It’s not all walking. In addition to the wide range of walking opportunities outlined, there are so many other things to see and do along the Coast Path.

Theresa Nolan explains why the Pembrokeshire coastline is special to her.

Huge bridges and small villages with big histories.

From abseiling to white water rafting, world-class mountain biking to paragliding, karting to wall climbing, Wales has everything to offer those seeking adventure and an adrenalin buzz. 

Enjoy a train journey for a different perspective of the path

In addition to the opportunities for escapism while exploring the coast path itself, you can find so many other ways to escape from the real world while you make your way round the Coast Path, that there’s a danger you may never get back to it!

Marvel at the steep and rugged clifftops before you on this section of heritage coast