Section 10 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Dwyran to Aberffraw
13.6 miles (21.8 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SH 448 648. Finish: SH 355 688. 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 145 m of climbing and 162 m of descent; highest point 56 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Dwyran.
- Bus stops
- Llwyn Helyg, 580 m from the start. Directions SH 446 654Bus stop, 840 m from the start. Directions SH 443 655Bird World Aviaries, 860 m from the start. Directions SH 442 655
Getting back
The section finishes at Aberffraw. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Post Office, 140 m from the finish. Directions SH 354 689Prince Llewelyn, 400 m from the finish. Directions SH 354 691
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 29%, earth, rock and mud 13%, gravel and tracks 11%; the rest (46%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 15 kissing gates, 5 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 49 m in a kilometre (1 in 20), starting 9.9 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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