On Thursday 5 May 2022, the Wales Coast Path celebrated its 10-year anniversary since it was officially launched in 2012.

From sunset picnics on the Gower Peninsula to stargazing in Snowdonia’s International Dark-Sky Reserve, the 870-mile-long path already offers hundreds of unique walking experiences across the country — but after a decade of adventure, 2022 is set to be its most memorable year yet.

To mark the milestone occasion, the Wales Coast Path will be host to a programme of events throughout the year, filled with opportunities for people from across the world to join the festivities and discover the path.

Wales Coast Path, Anglesey © Hawlfraint y Goron / © Crown copyright (2022) Cymru Wales

A series of guided tours along Wales’ coastline are also planned, as well as the release of new itineraries and educational resources, among other coast-side surprises. This includes the launch of 20 new unique walking itineraries, created in partnership with the Welsh Government historic environment service, Cadw. Combining the path’s offering with visits to some of the country’s most iconic castles and historical landmarks.

Wales is one of only a few countries in the world to have a continuous coastal path stretching its entire length. There are more than 100 beaches dotted along the Wales Coast Path and over 43 million visits are made to the Welsh coastline each year, with walking the most popular activity. Rhossili Bay on the Gower Peninsula, south Wales, has been voted among the top 10 beaches in the world.

Wales Coast Path, Llyn Peninsula © Hawlfraint y Goron / © Crown copyright (2022) Cymru Wales

Research shows that 89% of people find that walking amongst nature helps them to unwind and relax — improving health, wellbeing and feelings of positivity. Therefore, 2022 will not only act as a celebration of the iconic walking route, but as an opportunity for the people of Wales — and beyond — to share their positive experiences and memories of the path over the last ten years.

And now, for the first time ever, walkers will be able to track their walking adventures on the official Wales Coast Path app — which is being updated to make the route as open and accessible for exploration during its 10th anniversary year — for as many people as possible.

Snape Point, Langland Bay © Hawlfraint y Goron / © Crown copyright (2022) Cymru Wales

Eve Nicholson, Wales Coast Path team member, said: "Since its official opening in 2012, the Wales Coast Path has established itself as a beacon of Wales’s natural beauty. And, during its tenth year, we’re inviting everybody to join us in celebrating everything that the path has to offer, not just for people living in Wales, but all over the world."

Janet Redler, Managing Director of Janet Redler Travel, added: "The official launch of the Wales Coast Path 10 years ago was a tremendous milestone in making the whole Welsh coast accessible. After 10 years, the path is going from strength to strength, as more and more people recognise the opportunities it provides in some of the most spectacular coastal scenery anywhere in the world."

If you or your group would like to enjoy a walking tour of Wales including the Wales Coast Path, please do contact our friendly team today. We offer a wide range of tailor-made walking and adventure tours to suit all abilities.