Wild Wellness along the Wales Coast Path

Nourish your mind, body, and soul by the coast

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Stretching 870 miles around the breathtaking Welsh coastline, the Wales Coast Path is more than just a scenic route, it’s a sanctuary for wellness seekers. From meditative cliff tops to rejuvenating coastal retreats, the path offers countless ways to unplug, recharge, and reconnect with nature.

Whether you're surfing turquoise waves in Pembrokeshire, soaking in seaweed baths on Anglesey, or simply sitting in stillness and solitude beside the sea, the route is rich with opportunities to nourish your mind, body, and soul. Here’s your guide to the most restorative wellness spots along this unforgettable journey.

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Surf’s Up!

Grabbing a surfboard and riding the waves is not only a thrilling way to embrace the elements, but also a powerful way to connect with the rhythm of the sea. Surfing offers a unique perspective of Wales’ stunning coastline, one best experienced from the water itself. Whether you’re a seasoned surfer or a beginner, you’ll find a variety of welcoming surf centres and schools dotted along the coast path, ready to help you catch the perfect wave.

Gower Surf Academy, Swansea

Nestled on the Gower Peninsula, the UK’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Gower Surfing School is a welcoming hub for beginners and pro surfers alike. With expert instructors amid breathtaking surroundings, it’s the perfect place to ride your first wave or hone your skills.

-     Outer Reef Surf School, Pembrokeshire

Located in picturesque Pembrokeshire, Outer Reef Surf School offers more than just surfing -think kayaking, coasteering, and women-only surf and standup paddleboarding (SUP) retreats – which include two nights’ accommodation, four water activities and the opportunity to get to know a bunch of like-minded women.

Porthcawl Surf School, Porthcawl

Located in the lively seaside town of Porthcawl, Porthcawl Surf School operates year-round and caters to intermediate and advanced surfers.

Standup paddleboarding (SUP), swimming, sailing and more

The Welsh coast is a playground for all sorts of water activities, meaning that there are plenty to choose from if surfing isn’t quite your thing. No matter your level, water-based activities have a long list of benefits for both mental and physical health, whether that’s a serene SUP paddle, or a thrill-filled eFoil adventure.

Foilride, Anglesey

For something a little bit different? Try foilriding on a silent, electric-powered surfboard at the UK’s first eFoil school on the isle of Anglesey. Powered by renewable energy and almost noiseless, it’s a low-impact, high-thrill experience on the beautiful Menai Strait.

Abersoch Hydro

From sailing to powerboating, Abersoch Hydro covers a range of activities for a range of abilities. A great dose of adventure after a day exploring the shops, cafes and golden sands of this Llŷn Peninsula seaside town.

-    SUP Gower

For a peaceful paddle or workout on the water, stand up paddleboarding amidst the stunning natural beauty of Gower is hard to beat. Read more about SUP Gower

-      SUP Yoga, Cardiff

Stand up paddleboarding, with a twist. SUP Yoga offer unique sessions which will guide you through classic poses while balancing on your board at Cardiff International White Water. Aimed to challenge, strengthen and relax both your body and mind, the sessions take coastal yoga to the next level.

-     The Blue Tits - cold water swimming community

This vibrant community of cold-water sea swimmers started their journey in Pembrokeshire in 2014 and the collective now spans over 150,000 members across the UK. Find your local Blue Tits group on their website, and their highly active social media channels to discover the benefits of open-water swimming and join a swim near you.

Connect with nature on a foraging tour

Foraging tours along the Welsh coastline offer a deeply grounding way to connect with the land and learn about its edible, medicinal, and mythical plants. Forage Pembrokeshire, Really Wild Emporium, Wild Food People and Coastal Foraging are just some of the foraging experience suppliers available in Wales and with expert guides, you’ll gain insight into seasonal ingredients, sustainability, and the folklore of the Welsh coast.

Mindfulness by the water

The simple act of being by the sea can erase stress, sharpen focus and lift your mood but why stop there? Across the Welsh coastline, yoga, meditation and SUP yoga classes invite you to ground yourself fully in the moment surrounded only by big skies, salt air and rolling waves.

Halen Môn Seaweed Baths, Brynsiencyn

A dreamy outdoor bathing and detox experience on the isle of Anglesey, sink into seaweed-infused hot tubs that look directly out to sea. In warm water, seaweed releases mineral-dense oils which soothe tired muscles, meaning you’ll leave both physically and mentally cleansed. If you’d like to enjoy a quiet session, where guests are asked to keep conversation to an absolute minimum, book a Sunday morning slot at 9.30am. Read more about Halen Môn

Meditate in North Wales, Llandudno

Founded in 1992 by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, a world-renowned meditation master, Kalpa Bhadra Kadampa Buddhist Centre’s focus is on guided meditation and inner peace. Sessions are offered across North Wales including in Bangor, Rhyl and Wrexham with beachside guided meditation sessions being offered in Llandudno. Find out more about Meditate in North Wales

Vibes Yoga Bar, Cardiff

This laid-back studio offers yoga and Pilates daily, as well as regular open-air sessions on the Mermaid Quay waterfront in Cardiff Bay, blending movement with coastal breeze. Read more about Vibes Yoga Bar

De-stress in a seaside sauna

Contrast therapy alternating hot sauna sessions with cold sea dips is becoming hugely popular for its stress-busting and circulation boosting benefits. Saunas help calm the nervous system by encouraging deep, slow breathing and can help improve cardiovascular health flushing out harmful toxins.  Dotting the Welsh coastline are an array of beautifully crafted saunas, often just steps from the sea, inviting you to warm up, plunge in, and feel reborn.

North Wales

  • Seacoast, Beaumaris - A barrel sauna crafted from high quality Thermo Wood, inspired by Scandinavian cultures. Find out more about Seacoast Sauna
  • Sawna Bach, Anglesey  - A rustic wood fired sauna tucked into the dunes of Porth Tyn Tywyn beach on Anglesey. Read more about Sawna Bach on Anglesey
  •          Casgen, Colwyn Bay - Located right on the beach at Porth Eirias, Colwyn Bay and home to the Sunset Sauna Club. Go to Casgen Instagram
  • Sauna Môr, Aberdaron -A wood-fired beach sauna in Aberdaron, offering contrast therapy on the Western tip of the Llŷn Peninsula. Read more about Sauna Môr

West Wales

South Wales