The Wales Coast Path is a long distance footpath that begins (or ends) in Chepstow and follows the coast of Wales for 870 miles (1400km) to Queensferry in Flintshire.
The path opened in 2012 and was heralded as the world’s first long-distance route to cover the entire length of a country’s coastline. The path connects with Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail to form a complete circuit of Wales.
The route through the Levels begins in the ancient market town of Chepstow, with its impressive medieval castle, before heading down to the coast. The route travels along the sea wall with views out over the spectacular Severn Estuary.
At the mouth of the River Usk, the route passes through Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve, before looping inland to Newport City. The path crosses to the western bank of the river at Newport Transporter Bridge, after which the route picks up the sea wall again, travelling along the edge of the Wentlooge Levels towards Cardiff.
For more information, head over to the Wales Coast Path website or download the Wales Coast Path app.
