Section 61 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Amroth to Laugharne
10.7 miles (17.3 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SN 172 072. Finish: SN 301 106. 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 595 m of climbing and 598 m of descent; highest point 125 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Amroth.
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 70 m from the start. Directions SN 172 072Car park (free), 170 m from the start. Directions SN 171 072Car park (free), 280 m from the start. Directions SN 170 071
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: a bus stop, 2 km away (Directions); Kilgetty station, 4.6 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Laugharne. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Orchard Park, 440 m from the finish. Directions SN 297 104
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 39%, gravel and tracks 23%; the rest (38%) isn't recorded.
About 39% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 7 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 100 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 3.2 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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