Section 7 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Conwy to Llanfairfechan
8.4 miles (13.5 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SH 782 776. Finish: SH 681 748. 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 213 m of climbing and 192 m of descent; highest point 59 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Conwy.
- Station
- Conwy, 280 m from the start. Directions SH 780 774
- Bus stops
- Castle Square, 140 m from the start. Directions SH 782 775Town Ditch, 230 m from the start. Directions SH 779 776Conwy Railway Station, 240 m from the start. Directions SH 780 774
- Car parks
- Car park, 50 m from the start. Directions SH 781 777Vicarage Gardens Car Park (pay), 220 m from the start. Directions SH 782 774Conwy station (pay), 270 m from the start. Directions SH 780 774
Getting back
The section finishes at Llanfairfechan. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Llanfairfechan, 450 m from the finish. Directions SH 678 751
- Bus stops
- Village Road Health Centre, 60 m from the finish. Directions SH 681 747Plas y Berth, 80 m from the finish. Directions SH 681 749Bont Newydd, 100 m from the finish. Directions SH 680 747
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 89%.
About 24% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
Steepest climb: about 47 m in a kilometre (1 in 21), starting 6.2 miles in.
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