Section 20 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Beaumaris to Newborough
10.8 miles (17.3 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SH 605 759. Finish: SH 516 679. 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 303 m of climbing and 288 m of descent; highest point 110 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Beaumaris.
- Bus stops
- Beaumaris, 90 m from the start. Directions SH 605 760Castle Street, 140 m from the start. Directions SH 606 761Library, 220 m from the start. Directions SH 606 761
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 50 m from the start. Directions SH 605 760Car park (free), 60 m from the start. Directions SH 604 759Car park (free), 90 m from the start. Directions SH 606 760
Getting back
The section finishes at Newborough. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel, 980 m from the finish. Directions SH 524 675Arfon, 990 m from the finish. Directions SH 523 673
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 70%, earth, rock and mud 8%, grass 5%.
About 64% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 10 kissing gates, 6 gates, 1 stream crossing, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 95 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 0.4 miles in.
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