Wales Coast Path
To Open 5 May 2012

May 5 will see the opening of the 870 miles of the Wales Coast Path.

The path will provide a continuous walking route around the whole of Wales – from the outskirts of Chester in the north to Chepstow in the south.

It will be as near to the coast as legally and physically practicable, whilst fully taking into account the needs of health and safety, land management and conservation.

The Welsh Government’s commitment to delivering the Wales Coast Path has the following key objectives:

Talacre, Flintshire © Crown copyright (2011) Visit Wales

Llandudno © Crown copyright (2011) Visit Wales

Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey © Crown copyright (2011) Visit Wales

Aberdaron, Llŷn Peninsula, Gwynedd © Crown copyright (2011) Visit Wales

Mwnt, Ceredigion © Crown copyright (2011) Visit Wales

Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire © Crown copyright (2011) Visit Wales

Llansteffan, Carmarthenshire © Crown copyright (2011) Visit Wales

Three Cliffs Bay, Gower © Crown copyright (2011) Visit Wales

Glamorgan Heritage Coast © Crown copyright (2011) Visit Wales

Newport Wetlands © Crown copyright (2011) Visit Wales

1. To encourage and enable the public, both locals and visitors, to enjoy the coastline of Wales.

2. To encourage and enable more people to enjoy physical recreation at the coast, thus helping in efforts to become a fitter, healthier nation.

3. To make coastal access a 'flagship' tourism product, thus bringing economic benefit to coastal communities.

Delivery of the project is co-ordinated by the Countryside Council for Wales and delivered on the ground by the local authorities through which it passes. Funding is coming from the European Union, Welsh Government and local authorities.

Other information will be available shortly.

Wales Coast Path Maps

Wales Coast Path region map

Resources

General

Wales Coast Path Press Pack - Information About the Wales Coast Path Download Press Pack-Information on the Wales Coast Path.pdf (1 MB)
The main Press Pack is split into four sections: 1. Introduction 2. About the Wales Coast Path: Includes a summary of the development of the Path, the 2012 launch and general information. 3. The Wales Coast Path Explored: Over 80 coastal walks, both long and short are outlined together with information on guided walks and walking festivals. 4. What to Do Along The Way: 140 ideas for things to do on the Welsh coast, split into categories including heritage, environment, adrenalin, wildlife, family fun, cycling, arts & crafts and beach lovers.

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Wales Coast Path Press Pack Map Download Wales Coast Path Press Pack Map.pdf (1008 KB)
An outline map of the Wales Coast Path, showing the eight geographical areas, a selection of highlights along the way and the sections that are already open and promoted.

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Wales Coast Path Press Pack Flyer Download Wales Coast Path Press Pack Flyer.pdf (554 KB)
A short introduction to the Wales Coast Path, including its development, a map, the 2012 launch, exploring the regions and things to do along the way.

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Wales Coast Path Update-April 2012 Download Wales Coast Path Update-April 2012.pdf (46 KB)
Saturday 5th May 2012 will see the official opening of the Wales Coast Path (WCP). This will see Wales become unique in being the only country in the world with a continuous coastal path, stretching some 870 miles from the Welsh border, near Chester, in the North to Chepstow in the South.

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Wales Coast Path Region A - North Wales Coast and Dee Estuary Download Wales Coast Path Region A - North Wales Coast and Dee Estuary.pdf (7 MB)
Includes Maps 1-12

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Wales Coast Path Region B - Isle of Anglesey Download Wales Coast Path Region B - Isle of Anglesey.pdf (9 MB)
Includes Maps 13-28

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Wales Coast Path Region C - Menai, Llŷn & Meirionnydd Download Wales Coast Path Region C - Menai Llyn and Meirionnydd.pdf (15 MB)
Includes Maps 12-15 and 29-51

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Wales Coast Path Region D - Ceredigion Download Wales Coast Path Region D - Ceredigion.pdf (6 MB)
Includes Maps 51-62

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Wales Coast Path Region E - Pembrokeshire Download Wales Coast Path Region E - Pembrokeshire.pdf (9 MB)
Includes Maps 62- 81

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Wales Coast Path Region F - Carmarthenshire Download Wales Coast Path Region F - Carmarthenshire.pdf (5 MB)
Includes Maps 81-89

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Wales Coast Path Region G - Gower & Swansea Bay Download Wales Coast Path Region G - Gower and Swansea Bay.pdf (4 MB)
Includes Maps 89-97

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Wales Coast Path Region H - South Wales Coast & Severn Estuary Download Wales Coast Path Region H - South Wales Coast and Severn Estuary.pdf (7 MB)
Includes Maps 97-109

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