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πŸ₯Ύ Coastal Wales (Chepstow): Where purposeless walking lives on

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πŸ₯Ύ Coastal Wales (Chepstow): Where purposeless walking lives on
870-mile Wales Coast Path along the entire Welsh shoreline


🕐 2 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 17:16
πŸ“‹ Fast Facts
  • Length: approximately 870 miles (1,400 km)
  • Launched: 2012 β€” first dedicated coast path to cover an entire country's coastline
  • Route: Chester (north) to Chepstow (south)
  • Fully waymarked with sections suitable for walking, cycling, and horse riding

The Wales Coast Path is a long-distance designated footpath that runs along or near the entire coastline of Wales. Launched in 2012, it was recognized as the world's first dedicated coast path to cover the complete length of a country's shoreline. The trail stretches approximately 870 miles, from the outskirts of Chester in the north to Chepstow in the south, providing walkers with continuous access to Wales's diverse coastal landscapes ...

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