Section 5 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Abergele to Craig-y-don
10.9 miles (17.5 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SH 940 785. Finish: SH 795 821. 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 161 m of climbing and 160 m of descent; highest point 108 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Abergele.
- Station
- Abergele and Pensarn, 560 m from the start. Directions SH 946 786
- Bus stops
- Abergele, 540 m from the start. Directions SH 946 785Bus stop, 570 m from the start. Directions SH 946 786Bus stop, 740 m from the start. Directions SH 946 780
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 210 m from the start. Directions SH 942 786Car park (free), 240 m from the start. Directions SH 942 786Car park (free), 380 m from the start. Directions SH 944 786
Getting back
The section finishes at Craig-y-don. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Craig-y-Don, 210 m from the finish. Directions SH 794 819Clarence Road, 340 m from the finish. Directions SH 792 819Roumania Drive, 510 m from the finish. Directions SH 794 816
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 93%.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 kissing gates.
Steepest climb: about 87 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 8.8 miles in.
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