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Follow my journey along the Wales Coast Path, where I share photos from the walk, my insights into walking the path, where I’ve stayed and eaten, and the challenges I’ve faced, to help you plan your very own Welsh Walking Adventure.

Walking the South Wales Coast Path

Discover three of the Wales' seven cities, explore the country's industrial history, and walk the stunning Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

Feb 18, 20244 min read

Walk 11: Port Talbot to Swansea Marina

This foggy walk took us through Port Talbot, past Aberavon Sands and Baglan Bay Beach, along the A48 and along the canal to Swansea!

Feb 11, 20244 min read

Walk 10: Porthcawl to Port Talbot

For ease, we walked this one in the opposite direction. This was a varied walk, with a lovely wander through Kenfig Nature Reserve.

Feb 4, 20242 min read

Walk 9: Ogmore-by-Sea to Porthcawl

In April 2022, after a break of over a year-and-a-half, we donned our walking boots and took to the Wales Coast Path once again.

Jan 14, 20242 min read

Walk 8: Llantwit Major to Ogmore-by-Sea

I will always remember the walk from Llantwit Major to Ogmore-by-Sea as my first truly breath-taking Wales Coast Path walk.

Jan 7, 20242 min read

Walk 7: Rhoose to Llantwit Major

This walk took us through Aberthaw Nature Reserve to the start of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, with some really interesting coastal views.

Nov 26, 20232 min read

Walk 6: Barry to Rhoose

This drizzly walk took us past Rhoose Point, the southernmost point of Wales, and to popular Barry Island.

Nov 6, 20232 min read

Walk 5: Penarth to Barry

The walk from Penarth to Barry takes in Penarth Pier, coastal views in Lavernock and Sully, and Barry Docks.

Oct 24, 20232 min read

Walk 4: Cardiff to Penarth

This was one of our shortest walks, at around four miles, but one that took in beautiful Cardiff Bay and the city's wonderful wetlands.

Oct 15, 20232 min read

Walk 3: St Bride's to Cardiff

In February 2020, we embarked on our first multi-day hike. Storm Dennis had arrived, so the walk could be described as a ‘trudge’.

Oct 8, 20232 min read

Walk 2: Goldcliff to St Bride's

For my second Wales Coast Path walk, we walked from Goldcliff into Newport, where we crossed the River Usk, and then down to St Bride’s.

Aug 20, 20233 min read

Walk 1: Chepstow to Goldcliff

My first walk was a bit of an experiment – although I enjoyed the odd mountain hike, I wasn’t entirely sure how far I could walk in one go.

Aug 13, 20233 min read