Section 83 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Goldcliff to Rogiet
8.3 miles (13.4 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: ST 366 830. Finish: ST 461 873. 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
Almost flat: about 27 m of climbing and 21 m of descent; highest point 15 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Goldcliff.
- Car park
- Car park, 360 m from the start. Directions ST 369 828
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at West Nash Junction, 2.1 km away (Directions); Newport station, 7.8 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Rogiet. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Severn Tunnel Junction, 240 m from the finish. Directions ST 462 875
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 710 m from the finish. Directions ST 461 880Bus stop, 730 m from the finish. Directions ST 458 879Bus stop, 800 m from the finish. Directions ST 464 880
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 20%, paved or flagged 7%; the rest (70%) isn't recorded.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 5 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 8 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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