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The Great Britain Guide

Heritage railway stations · South Wales

The (Future) Wales Coast Path

Also known as: Llwybr Arfordir Cymru (Dyfodol)

In or near Newport.

Free admission

The (Future) Wales Coast Path — Public artwork (sculpture) by Alison Neighbour.

Kingsway temporary barriers, Newport - geograph.org.uk - 4540264

Jaggery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Newport · 0.5 km
  • Free entry

About

The (Future) Wales Coast Path is a place of interest in South Wales. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Newport East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Newport, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area NP20.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2024

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

The (Future) Wales Coast Path is a planned walking route along the coastline of Wales. It aims to provide scenic views and access to various coastal landscapes for walkers and nature enthusiasts.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The (Future) Wales Coast Path, or Llwybr Arfordir Cymru (Dyfodol), is located in South Wales, specifically in Stow Hill, NP20. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance within the Severn Estuary SSSI.

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Coordinates
51.5884, -2.9939
District
Newport
Parish
Stow Hill
Postcode
NP20 1HA
Parliamentary constituency
Newport East
Nearest railway station
Newport0.5 km
Official site
futurecoastpath.org

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The (Future) Wales Coast Path?
The (Future) Wales Coast Path is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP20 1HA), in the parish of Stow Hill.
What is The (Future) Wales Coast Path?
The (Future) Wales Coast Path — Public artwork (sculpture) by Alison Neighbour.
How do I get to The (Future) Wales Coast Path?
The nearest railway station is Newport, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP20 1HA.
Is The (Future) Wales Coast Path a protected site?
Yes — The (Future) Wales Coast Path is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is The (Future) Wales Coast Path free to visit?
Yes, The (Future) Wales Coast Path is free to enter.
How do I get to The (Future) Wales Coast Path?
The nearest railway station is Newport, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP20 1HA.