Section 16 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Cemaes to Amlwch
7.7 miles (12.4 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SH 370 935. Finish: SH 444 933. 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 483 m of climbing and 464 m of descent; highest point 73 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Cemaes.
- Bus stops
- Cemaes Post Office, 160 m from the start. Directions SH 371 934Coffee Pot, 160 m from the start. Directions SH 371 934Cemaes Surgery, 380 m from the start. Directions SH 370 931
- Car parks
- Car park, 180 m from the start. Directions SH 369 936Cemaes main carpark (free), 180 m from the start. Directions SH 370 934Car park, 190 m from the start. Directions SH 371 933
Getting back
The section finishes at Amlwch. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Recreation Grounds, 410 m from the finish. Directions SH 443 929Amlwch Library, 440 m from the finish. Directions SH 441 929Lon Wen, 520 m from the finish. Directions SH 449 931
Planning the Wales Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: walescoastpath.gov.uk.
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 23%, paved or flagged 16%, gravel and tracks 14%; the rest (45%) isn't recorded.
About 14% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 21 kissing gates, 1 gate.
Steepest climb: about 60 m in a kilometre (1 in 17), starting 2.5 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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