Wales Way: Coastal Way

The Coastal Way runs from the tip of the Llŷn Peninsula down the west coast of Wales, passing Portmeirion, Criccieth, Barmouth, Aberaeron and New Quay before reaching St Davids. It is mostly sea views and small towns, and it is easy to break up with beach stops.

The stops

1. Start

   Aberdaron

2. Beach

   Aberdaron

   Start at the western tip of the Llŷn

3. Worth a look

   Portmeirion

   Italianate village

4. Town

   Criccieth

   Castle and beach

5. Town

   Barmouth

   Seaside town with a long beach

6. Town

   Aberaeron

   Harbour with colourful houses

7. Town

   New Quay

   Dolphin watching

8. Town

   Newport (Pembs)

   Beach and estuary

9. Town

   St Davids

   Cathedral city

10. Finish

    St Davids

Where to stay

• Night 1

  Criccieth

  Eisteddfa Campsite

• Night 2

  Aberaeron

  Aeron Coast Caravan Park

• Night 3

  St Davids

  Hendre Eynon Camping

When to go

Apr–Oct

On the road

Narrow sections on the Llŷn; busy in August