Section 75 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Aberavon to Nottage
11.1 miles (17.8 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SS 755 898. Finish: SS 804 779. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Warning: Diversion in place. Part of this route is closed or diverted for now. The Wales Coast Path site (updated 22 September 2026) lists temporary diversions in several places, many until further notice, including landslides at Porthdinllaen in Gwynedd and Porth Swtan, Llanfaethlu and Lligwy on Anglesey. Neath Port Talbot Council says the path around Baglan, Briton Ferry and Sandfields West has been closed since 2023 because of sinkholes and the agreed diversion stays in place. Check the official diversions page before setting out. Source: walescoastpath.gov.uk.
Up and down
About 90 m of climbing and 83 m of descent; highest point 17 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Aberavon.
- Bus stops
- Burgess Green, 80 m from the start. Directions SS 756 898Bus stop, 140 m from the start. Directions SS 754 897Burgess Green, 150 m from the start. Directions SS 757 899
- Car parks
- Car park, 360 m from the start. Directions SS 759 897Car park, 530 m from the start. Directions SS 761 899Car park, 540 m from the start. Directions SS 761 899
Getting back
The section finishes at Nottage. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 310 m from the finish. Directions SS 803 782The Whimbrels, 360 m from the finish. Directions SS 807 777Fulmar Road, 500 m from the finish. Directions SS 809 778
Planning the Wales Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: walescoastpath.gov.uk.
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 50%; the rest (50%) isn't recorded.
About 33% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 10 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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