[2] The full route planned will pass along the coast of South Wales, largely east–west from Newport to Cardiff and on to Margam via Bridgend, and in total may go on to stretch for 78 km (48 mi) in length.

Newport city centre and Cardiff are both easily reached on the rail network.

Typically South Wales is more accessible through the canal paths heading up north into the valleys than east to west.

This completed seven mile riverside path is a mixture of existing stone path and new hybrid materials running from the town centre of historic Caerleon and its former Roman Settlement site through to Newport city centre along the riverfront of the Usk.

This connects the Sports Village to Cogan railway station, enabling commuting and linking to Penarth town centre.