The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority is inviting communities, workplaces, families and friends to take part in the 2026 Walk the Path for Wellbeing challenge, with this year’s event expanding across three counties for the first time.
Taking place on Sunday 10 and Monday 11 May, the challenge will see participants celebrate the West Wales coastline through walking and other forms of active travel, while highlighting the links between nature, movement and wellbeing. A reserve weekend of 17 and 18 May has also been set aside in the event of a severe weather warning.
Building on feedback from last year, the event will now be over two days rather than one.
While last year’s challenge focused on the 186-mile Pembrokeshire Coast, this year will see sections of Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion included, bringing more communities into the walking challenge.
The two-day event features self-led sections for group entry. With the focus on enjoyment, there is no pressure to finish every stage and participants are encouraged to do only as much as they feel comfortable with. Together, the individual efforts will add up to a shared mission to cover the full 313 miles of coastline.
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority’s Health and Wellbeing officer, Angela Robinson, said: “The coast has an extraordinary ability to lift people, connect communities and create lasting memories. By extending the event across two days and into neighbouring counties, we’re opening the door to even more people to celebrate that connection together – and share their experiences on social media.”
