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51.50, -3.30 · rel 20280307
51.50, -3.30 · rel 20280307
Wales Coast Path (South Wales)
184,4 km from Swansea to Chepstow through alpine terrain and mountains.
Swansea
→
Chepstow
linear
184,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
34
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
13× monument
3× Lighthouse
2× viewpoint
1× summit
1× ruins
Mariners' War Memorial
monument ·
68 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Stephenson Street Flood Risk Management Scheme
monument ·
on the route
184,4 km
100%
Rhoose Point
monument ·
on the route
184,4 km
100%
Tom Toya Lewis
monument ·
on the route
184,4 km
100%
David "Bomber" Pearce
monument ·
on the route
184,4 km
100%
East Usk Lighthouse
Lighthouse ·
on the route
184,4 km
100%
Antarctic 100 - Captain Scott Memorial
monument ·
on the route
184,4 km
100%
Nash Point
Lighthouse ·
on the route
184,4 km
100%
Mermaid
monument ·
on the route
184,4 km
100%
Merchant Seafarers War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
184,4 km
100%
Breaksea Point
viewpoint ·
37 m off route
184,4 km
100%
Stout Point
viewpoint ·
49 m off route
184,4 km
100%
Mahatma Gandhi
monument ·
51 m off route
184,4 km
100%
Warren Hill
summit ·
62 m off route
184,4 km
100%
West Usk Lighthouse
Lighthouse ·
67 m off route
184,4 km
100%
St Baruc's Chapel ruins
ruins ·
68 m off route
184,4 km
100%
Penniless Point
monument ·
74 m off route
184,4 km
100%
Anchor
monument ·
92 m off route
184,4 km
100%
Chepstow War Memorial
monument ·
97 m off route
184,4 km
100%
Monmouthshire Regiment Ypres Memorial
monument ·
97 m off route
184,4 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Wales Coast Path (South Wales) is 184.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Wales Coast Path (South Wales) takes approximately 45h 52min to complete.
No, Wales Coast Path (South Wales) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Swansea to Chepstow. Plan ahead for return transport.
Wales Coast Path (South Wales) starts at Swansea.
Wales Coast Path (South Wales) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, Wales Coast Path (South Wales) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.