Chaweng Noi · Hiking Trails
Lad Koh to Chaweng Beach Coastal Walk
A relaxed half-day coastal walk linking Lad Koh Viewpoint, Chaweng Noi Beach and the full length of Chaweng Beach. Descend from the viewpoint to Chaweng Noi, then follow the sand north along Chaweng. One walker reported roughly 11:00-17:00 for the full leisurely version.
- Free
- Chaweng Noi
The story
This is an easy, free coastal walk piecing together the east coast's highlights on foot. A traveller-described route: start at Lad Koh Viewpoint on the ring road (free, see trail-lad-koh-viewpoint-walk), walk about 10 minutes along the road and cut down through a cafe area onto Chaweng Noi Beach; walk Chaweng Noi to its end, exit via the First (hotel) area, and continue onto the long curve of Chaweng Beach, walking north as far as you like along the sand. The reported walk took roughly 11:00 to 17:00 at a very leisurely pace with stops; a faster walker can shorten it or finish at central Chaweng.
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There is some shade under beach trees, but most of the route is exposed - hat, sunscreen and water are essential, and early morning or late afternoon is far more comfortable than midday. All beaches in Thailand are public, so the shoreline itself is free to walk; pass respectfully through resort frontages at beach level. Swimming stops are easy along the way; watch the tide - at high tide a few rocky points may need a short detour.
Return by songthaew or taxi along the ring road rather than walking back in the dark.
Good to know
- Free
- Early morning or from ~15:00; avoid midday heat
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- 25 Sept 2026
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- September 2027
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