Wales Coast Path South Wales Coast Walking Guidebook

by: Dennis and Jan Kelsall
Wales is the largest country in the world with a path around its entire coast. The Wales Coast Path runs for 870 miles (1,400km) from the walled city of Chester in the north to the pretty market town of Chepstow in the south. The whole route is covered by seven official guides. This book covers the 115 miles (185km) section along the South Wales coast from Swansea to Chepstow on the border with England.

The guide book is produced to a very high standard and includes the following features:
Enhanced Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:50,000 scale for the entire route
Nine carefully planned day-walk sections
Clear, easy-to-follow numbered directions
Fascinating facts on everything from history to wildlife
Comprehensive up-to-date information on travel, accommodation, events, food, drink and more
Superb professional colour photographs throughout the book on almost every page.

An introductory section sets the scene and provides an overview of the Wales Coast Path together with practical advice for planning.

The day sections are as follows:
Swansea to Port Talbot - 11 miles
Port Talbot to Porthcawl - 11.5 miles
Porthcawl to Ogmore - 9 miles
Ogmore to Llantwit Major - 10 miles
Llantwit Major to Barry Island - 12 miles
Barry Island to Cardiff Barrage - 15 miles
Cardiff Barrage to Newport - 20.75 miles
Newport to Redwick - 12 miles
Redwick to Chepstow - 14.5 miles

ISBN 9781908632272 Pages 206 (2017) 116mm x 190mm