Section 59 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Broad Haven (south) to Skrinkle Haven
11.3 miles (18.2 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: SR 977 942. Finish: SS 077 973. 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 714 m of climbing and 658 m of descent; highest point 78 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Broad Haven (south).
- Car park
- Broad Haven (pay), 390 m from the start. Directions SR 975 939
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Coastguard Station, 1.2 km away (Directions); Pembroke station, 7 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Skrinkle Haven. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Skrinkle Estate, 640 m from the finish. Directions SS 076 979
Planning the Wales Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: walescoastpath.gov.uk.
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 24%, grass 17%; the rest (53%) isn't recorded.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 2 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 23 gates, 1 stream crossing, 7 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 67 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 3.1 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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