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Monknash Beach – Shaded Forest Path loop from Wick

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Monknash Beach – Shaded Forest Path loop from Wick

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Monknash Beach – Shaded Forest Path loop from Wick

02:07

7.78km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.40 km

View of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.41 km

Monknash Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The beach at Cwm Nash, also known as Monknash, is a beautiful beach with a dramatic cliff backdrop.

The brook that arrives at the beach from the north spills onto the rock platforms below creating a gushing waterfall which give way to fertile rock pools and, when the tide is out, stunning golden sands.

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4.84 km

Shaded Forest Path

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Easy access to the bay and cliffs. Perfect start to hike in directions of Dunraven Bay or Nashpoint Lighthouse.

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6.24 km

Short Road Section

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6.70 km

Bus Shelter with Track Pump in Broughton

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Pretty little bus shelter that also has a track pump.

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7.78 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.33 km

2.07 km

1.83 km

1.15 km

368 m

Surfaces

4.16 km

1.54 km

1.15 km

895 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

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Monknash Beach – Shaded Forest Path loop from Wick

View of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Cliffs

Monknash Beach

Shaded Forest Path

Short Road Section

Bus Shelter with Track Pump in Broughton

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