Section 27 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Dinas Dinlle to Y Bontnewydd
4.6 miles (7.4 km). About 1½ hours, easy.
Start: SH 436 566. Finish: SH 466 595. 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
Almost flat: about 42 m of climbing and 23 m of descent; highest point 23 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Dinas Dinlle.
- Bus stop
- Plas Tan Dinas, 410 m from the start. Directions SH 438 563
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 10 m from the start. Directions SH 436 566Car park (free), 20 m from the start. Directions SH 436 566Car park (free), 180 m from the start. Directions SH 436 568
Getting back
The section finishes at Y Bontnewydd. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Tai Penrallt, 610 m from the finish. Directions SH 464 590Bus stop, 810 m from the finish. Directions SH 463 588
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 84%; the rest (16%) isn't recorded.
About 84% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 18 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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