Follow the Wales Coast Path

Wales is the first country in the world to establish a walk route right around it's boundaries - and the coastal section starts in Chepstow (indeed the land section ends in Chepstow with the Offa's Dyke Path).

The first section of the Wales Coast Path isn't a cliff walk over hidden coves; instead it's a route along a defensive structure first built by the Romans to create a flat, rich agricultural land. As you walk this section you can visit peaceful farming communities, discover ancient fishing techniques and see a diverse selection of flora and fauna, especially at the Newport Wetlands Centre. As you approach Newport, industry replaces agriculture, and this culminates with the Newport Transporter Bridge which is part of the path - either swinging along on the gondola or climbing the 270 steps to cross high up.