Section 54 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Broad Haven to Dale
10.4 miles (16.8 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SM 860 136. Finish: SM 760 089. 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 727 m of climbing and 711 m of descent; highest point 80 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Broad Haven.
- Bus stops
- Post Office, 10 m from the start. Directions SM 860 136Broad Haven, 20 m from the start. Directions SM 860 136Broad Haven, 410 m from the start. Directions SM 863 139
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 90 m from the start. Directions SM 860 135Car park (pay), 160 m from the start. Directions SM 861 135Car park, 360 m from the start. Directions SM 863 138
Getting back
The section finishes at Dale. We found no bus stop within 3 km of the finish and no station within 10 km (from OpenStreetMap), so plan a lift or a taxi back.
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%, paved or flagged 8%; the rest (68%) isn't recorded.
About 8% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 54 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 0.6 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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