Section 17 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Amlwch to Moelfre
12.4 miles (20 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: SH 444 933. Finish: SH 512 863. 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 556 m of climbing and 574 m of descent; highest point 95 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Amlwch.
- Bus stops
- Recreation Grounds, 410 m from the start. Directions SH 443 929Amlwch Library, 440 m from the start. Directions SH 441 929Lon Wen, 520 m from the start. Directions SH 449 931
- Car parks
- Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions SH 441 932Car park (pay), 360 m from the start. Directions SH 442 930Car park (free), 420 m from the start. Directions SH 443 929
Getting back
The section finishes at Moelfre. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Moelfre Bus Station, 130 m from the finish. Directions SH 511 862
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 18%; the rest (75%) isn't recorded.
About 18% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 39 kissing gates, 8 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 78 m in a kilometre (1 in 13), starting 4.9 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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