Wales Coast Path

This is a spatial dataset detailing the extent and location of the Wales Coast Path (WCP). The 870 mile long Wales Coast Path was officially opened in May 2012. It runs from the outskirts of Chester to Chepstow and, together with Offa's Dyke Path, forms a route of over 1000 miles, roughly around the edge of Wales.

Identification

Identifier
NRW_DS116295
Alternative Title
  • Wales Coastal Path.LYR
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) lead on coordination, Welsh Government grant distribution, monitoring and marketing of the Path. It is managed on the ground by 16 local authorities and two National Parks.
Additional Information

For further information see: http://www.walescoastpath.gov.uk/default.aspx?lang=en

Dataset Reference Date (Creation)
2023-07-31
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2025-05-22
Owner
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Originator
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
 

Extent

Extent

Geographic Extent
Wales (WLS)
N
W
E
S
Map representing the geographic extent of the dataset


 
 

Distribution

Distribution

Format Type and Description
  • Geographic Information System ( )

    Specification

    ESRI Feature Class

Resource Locator
Web Mapping Service ( OGC:WMS )
Resource Locator
View and Download ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )
 

Quality

Data quality

Quality Scope
Dataset
Conformity
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services
Explanation

This dataset has not been assessed for conformance to the referenced INSPIRE regulation.
Degree
false
Lineage

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) lead on coordination, Welsh Government grant distribution, monitoring and marketing of the Path. It is managed on the ground by 16 local authorities and two National Parks.
 

Keywords

Keywords

GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Publication)
2008-06-01
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.httpinspireeceuropaeutheme-theme

Keywords

NRW Thesaurus
  • long distance paths (long distance footpaths)
  • Llwybr y Gogledd / North Wales Path
  • Anglesey Coastal Path
  • Llwybr y Gogledd/North Wales Path
  • footpaths
  • Pembrokeshire Coast Path
  • coastal recreation (see also coastal paths)
  • North Wales Path
  • Wales Coast Path
  • coastal paths
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Publication)
2025-01-08
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-keywords

Keywords

SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Publication)
2024-06-19
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.rdf+xml

Keywords

NRW SMNR Keywords
  • Natural Resources (Incl. Features and Processes) (SMNR)
  • Sea and Coast (SMNR)
  • Ecosystem (SMNR)
  • Geodiversity (SMNR)
  • Coastal Margins (SMNR)
  • Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR)
  • Management Areas (SMNR)
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Publication)
2024-06-26
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-smnr-keywords
 

Spatial Reference System

Code
British National Grid (EPSG::27700)
 

Content

Content Information

NRW Profile

Custom Elements

NRW Related Title

Wales Coast Path - End of Project Report
 

Constraints

Constraints

Limitations on Public Access and Use

Restriction type
Other restrictions
 

Access Constraints Directive

Limitations
no limitations
 

Access Constraints Text

Other constraints

There are no access restrictions on this data. NRW may release, publish or disseminate it freely.
 

Use Constraints

Use constraints type
Other restrictions
Other constraints

© CNC/NRW All rights Reserved. Contains Ordnance Survey Data. Ordnance Survey Licence number AC0000849444. Crown Copyright and Database Right Data may be re-used under the terms of the Open Government Licence providing it is done so, acknowledging both the source and copyright of the owners. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure the data is fit for the intended purpose.
 

Attribution Statement

Other constraints

CNC/NRW All rights Reserved. Contains Ordnance Survey Data. Ordnance Survey Licence number AC0000849444.
 
 
 

Metadata

Metadata

File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313136323935 XML
Metadata Language
English
Resource type
Dataset
Metadata Date
2026-03-03T15:06:36.371Z
Metadata Standard Name
NRW
Metadata Standard Version

1.0

pointOfContact
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
 
 

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