Section 11 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Aberffraw to Four Mile Bridge
13.8 miles (22.3 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: SH 355 688. Finish: SH 279 783. OS grid.
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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 270 m of climbing and 269 m of descent; highest point 32 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Aberffraw.
- Bus stops
- Post Office, 140 m from the start. Directions SH 354 689Prince Llewelyn, 400 m from the start. Directions SH 354 691
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 170 m from the start. Directions SH 356 689Car park, 900 m from the start. Directions SH 363 691Car park, 970 m from the start. Directions SH 364 691
Getting back
The section finishes at Four Mile Bridge. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Llais y Mor, 40 m from the finish. Directions SH 279 783Capel Sardis, 120 m from the finish. Directions SH 278 782Copperfield Close, 270 m from the finish. Directions SH 281 785
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 13%, grass 8%; the rest (78%) isn't recorded.
About 13% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 31 kissing gates, 5 gates, 1 stream crossing, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 19 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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