24 April 2012Last updated at 07:56

In Pictures: Wales' coastal path

Looking out across the Cob and Balast Island at Porthmadog, where former Environment Minister Jane Davidson's exploration of the all-Wales coast path for BBC Radio Wales' Country Focus programme begins, before heading down the Llyn Peninsula.

More history is uncovered at Nant Gwytheyrn, where the path travels through the centre and visitors can learn about the former quarrying village and the Welsh language and culture.

Here Jane Davidson discusses the route of the path and coastal erosion with Richard Neale, from the National Trust, from the top of the Hillfort at Dinas Dinlle.

Jane Davidson and and historian Peter Simpson

At Anglesey, the Wales Coast Path, which stretches for 870 miles, has plenty of hidden gems to discover. Here at the National Trust property Plas Newydd volunteer and historian Peter Simpson tells the tale of artist Rex Whistler.

Left to right: Rosie Frankland, Trevor Dines, Jane Davidson and John Stubbs

Coastal path officer Rosie Frankland takes Jane to the other side of Anglesey at Gorade Beach where walkers have previously had to walk right round the Alaw Estuary. Plantilfe charity expert Trevor Dines (left) welcomes the coastal path for its wild plants and John Stubbs of the Silver Slashers keeps the paths clear.

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In Pictures: Wales' coastal path

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