Wales Coast Path (South Wales)
Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 113.6 mi (182.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,297 ft (700 m)
- Est. Time
- 37 hr 45 min
- High point
- 200 ft (61 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area: Black Rock Picnic Site 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Sudbrook hill fort 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from start
- Shelter 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from start
- Shelter 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 22 mi (35.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre 23.6 mi (37.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Stephenson Street Flood Risk Management Scheme 27 mi (43.5 km) from start
- Historic site: David "Bomber" Pearce 29.2 mi (47 km) from start
- Historic site: Tom Toya Lewis 29.2 mi (47 km) from start
- Historic site: Penniless Point 45.7 mi (73.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Merchant Seafarers War Memorial 45.9 mi (73.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 46 mi (74 km) from start
- Attraction: Norwegian Church Arts Centre 46 mi (74.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Antarctic 100 - Captain Scott Memorial 46.1 mi (74.1 km) from start
- Shelter 46.1 mi (74.3 km) from start
- Shelter 46.2 mi (74.3 km) from start
- Shelter 46.7 mi (75.2 km) from start
- Shelter 47.2 mi (76 km) from start
- Shelter 47.3 mi (76.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Merchant Seafarers War Memorial 47.4 mi (76.2 km) from start
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Questions about Wales Coast Path (South Wales)
How long is Wales Coast Path (South Wales)?
Wales Coast Path (South Wales) is 113.6 mi (182.8 km) long. Most people take about 37 hr 45 min. It climbs 2,297 ft (700 m) in total, up to a high point of 200 ft (61 m).
How hard is Wales Coast Path (South Wales)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Wales Coast Path (South Wales)?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Wales Coast Path (South Wales)?
Drinking water on the way at 0.1 mi (0.2 km), 45.8 mi (73.6 km), 49 mi (78.9 km), 59.2 mi (95.3 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 6.9 mi (11.2 km), 29.8 mi (48 km), 45.7 mi (73.6 km).
Is Wales Coast Path (South Wales) shaded?
Mostly exposed (18% under trees).
What can you do on Wales Coast Path (South Wales)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Wales Coast Path (South Wales)?
Panevino, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Tesco, 0.3 mi (0.5 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Wales Coast Path (South Wales)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap