Section 44 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Cwmtydu to Parcllyn
10.8 miles (17.4 km). About 5 hours, challenging.
Start: SN 355 574. Finish: SN 248 514. 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 950 m of climbing and 847 m of descent; highest point 170 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Cwmtydu.
- Bus stop
- Bus stop, 90 m from the start. Directions SN 356 573
- Car parks
- Car park, 40 m from the start. Directions SN 355 574Car park, 70 m from the start. Directions SN 355 575
Getting back
The section finishes at Parcllyn. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Bus stop, 870 m from the finish. Directions SN 255 511
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 31%, paved or flagged 18%, grass 14%; the rest (38%) isn't recorded.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 6 kissing gates, 9 gates, 1 stream crossing, 9 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 132 m in a kilometre (1 in 8), from the start.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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