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The warmer months have finally arrived, summer holidays, festivals and opportunities to explore the path a bit more. Keep safe in heatwaves, follow official guidance and let's enjoy the summer months!
Here's some great ideas for some family fun on the path this summer holidays. From seaside walks, crabbing at Solva harbour, wheelchair and buggy friendly walks and even crocodile spotting (!).
There's something for everyone and something for those who don't like the sand between their toes! Read for ideas on where to go
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The first business bulletin is now out - designed to help businesses on the path maximise business opportunities. Read the bulletin which includes:
- Downloadable, free and easy to use partner marketing material for businesses to use
- Tips to help boost your footfall
Subscribe to business bulletins by ticking the box "Yes" to the question "Are you a business? "
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The recent heatwaves have made it difficult to walk from one room to another without sweating, let one a hike on the path.
 Here's our tips for walking in hot weather:
- Avoid walking between 11am - 3pm and choose routes with shade - don't ignore the strength of the sun despite the coast being breezy sometimes.
- Wear hats and suncream
- Know the signs and symptons of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- Hydrate - Sip (don't gulp) throughout and drink a lot at the beginning and end of the day
- Walking solo? Share your plans
- Take bite cream - Horse flies are attracted to dark clothing so wear light coloured clothing instead
- Wildfires are easily started during periods of dry weather - leave the BBQ at home and take a picnic instead (and take your rubbish home)
- Cold water shock can happen quickly. Enter the water gradually. Watch how to Float to Live in open water (by RNLI)
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From quick-dry tees to sun-ready caps, our collection keeps you cool and comfortable. Ideal as a treat for yourself or a good luck garment for future travels - we got you covered.
 Lighthouse tshirt in Mineral Blue
There's a wide variety of public transport when you walk the path - a bit of research will pay off - there's nothing worse rushing to get the last bus or train after a day of walking!
Trains are a good option for the north Wales coastline, use the buses for the Llyn Peninsula, Pembrokeshire and Newport using fflecsi bus, local coastal bus routes and Newport Bus in south Wales. And you can walk nearly 100 miles between Pwllheli and Aberyswyth using the train on Cambrian Line. Read about getting on and around the path
 Criccieth - Transport for Wales
Get closer to the beach with wheelchairs and pushchairs this summer at any of these beaches. Ideal for those who need accessible facilites and ramps, remember to book any mobility equipment in advance of your visit.
Have we missed any? Let us know!
 beach wheelchairs
Only have one car or use public transport? Try these circular walks, which use public transport where possible. These walks take in a bit of the main path but also introduce you to new places to explore. These are great for exploring places on your doorstop. Find a circular walk near me
 path between Oystermouth and Mumbles Head
Ever wondered how a place got it's name?
We asked Josef Roberts aka Tir.Lun who is exploring Wales one place name at a time, to explain the origins of some of the most well known place names along the Ceredigion section of the path like Mwnt, Llangrannog, and New Quay. Watch Tir.Lun's videos (opens in Youtube)
Fascinating and interesting to hear the stories behind these place names on the path - you won't look at them in the same way ever again!
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Canada and Wales - what's the connection? Coast paths of course!
We enjoyed hosting Erika and Melissa, part of the wider technical and development team to create the 1,000km Great Coastal Trail (GCT) of Newfoundland and Labarador, Canada.
They came to see "how Wales did it" in a jam packed, week long fact finding mission - and an opportunity to share experiences and knowledge on how to build a coast path!
Travelling the entire length of Wales, Erika and Melissa were met with a warm "croeso" (welcome) by many of the organisations involved in creating the Wales Coast Path. Lots of fascinating discussions followed about how the path connects communities, benefits the economy, connecting people with nature and building a legacy for future generations whilst highlighting the Welsh culture, language and heritage.
We wish the GCT team all the best and we look forward to seeing it progress!
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NEW! Anglesey Seafood Trail
The new Anglesey Seafood trail is a great way to explore this popular section of the path and sample local culinary produce along the way. Check out circular walks to make the most of the summer weather and long weekends.
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We welcome any feedback on these newsletters, good or bad. Tell us where we can improve them for you! Contact Us
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Events See what’s happening on the path with our online events calendar.
Have you got an event on or near the Wales Coast Path? Submit a Suggest an Event form to us and we’ll promote it on on our website (subject to approval).
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