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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.

Apr 14, 20243 min read

Walk 15: Rhossili to Llanrhidian

The walk from Rhossili to Llanrhidian is full of stunning beach views, taking in Rhossili Bay, Broughton Bay, and Whiteford Nature Reserve.

Mar 9, 20243 min read

Walk 14: Oxwich Bay to Rhossili

This stunning walk showcases some of the best the Gower Peninsula has to offer, including Rhossili, Worm's Head, Fall Bay and Oxwich Bay.

Mar 3, 20244 min read

Walk 13: Caswell Bay to Oxwich Bay

This beautiful walk takes in stunning views of Caswell Bay, Three Cliffs Bay and Oxwich Bay, with some dune walking and a few ups and downs.

Feb 25, 20243 min read

Walk 12: Swansea Marina to Caswell Bay

This was scenic and relatively easygoing walk taking in the Swansea coast, a walk along Mumbles Pier, and the gateway to the Gower.

Feb 18, 20244 min read

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 11, 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 4, 20242 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.

Jan 14, 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 7, 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.

Nov 26, 20232 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 6, 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.

Oct 24, 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 15, 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 8, 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’.

Aug 20, 20233 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 12, 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.