Walking the Wales Coast Path

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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.

Cicerone says:

A guidebook to walking the Wales Coast Path (Llwybr Arfordir Cymru) between Chester and Chepstow. Covering 1398km (869 miles), this long-distance trek passing through two national parks, Snowdonia (Eryri) and the Pembrokeshire Coast, takes around 2–3 months to hike. The route is described from north to south in 57 stages between 16 and 30km (10–19 miles) in length. The stages are presented in 9 sections so the route can be easily broken down into shorter sections or day walks.

• 1:100,000 maps included for each stage
• GPX files available to download
• Handy facilities table helps you plan your itinerary
• Detailed information on public transport, refreshments and accommodation for each stage
• Advice on planning and preparation

Our Verdict

For nearly 50 years Cicerone have been producing guidebooks on recognised treks, regions, areas and general tips for hikers.

We have used them countless times and they’ve always provided excellent insight and knowledge that you only get through experience, giving you the edge to make your trip a success and more enjoyable too.

If you’re a gram counter you can easily remove sections of the book to take with you making your own ultra-lightweight guidebook with only the essential sections that you require.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Seasons: In summer you’ll get the best weather, and all services will be open. The route is feasible in spring and autumn but expect cooler and wetter weather, and 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. There are occasional rugged sections, sometimes featuring short steep ascents and descents, and some remote stretches with few facilities. It is necessary to be aware of the weather forecast, tides and the availability of accommodation and public transport.
• Must See: The historic ‘Iron Ring’ castles; holiday resort towns including Llandudno, Barmouth and Tenby; wild cliffs, rocky coves, sandy beaches; parts of the Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire National Parks; numerous AONBs, Heritage Coasts and nature reserves; museums and visitor centres

Specifications

• Weight: 421g
• Published: 27 April 2022
• Edition: Second
• Number of pages: 368
• Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 2.0cm