Section 65 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Idole to Kidwelly
10.4 miles (16.7 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SN 408 156. Finish: SN 407 067. 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 428 m of climbing and 480 m of descent; highest point 129 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Idole.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Ysgol y Fro, 1.2 km away (Directions); Carmarthen station, 4.1 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Kidwelly. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Kidwelly, 730 m from the finish. Directions SN 400 065
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 440 m from the finish. Directions SN 408 062Bus stop, 550 m from the finish. Directions SN 408 061
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 57%; the rest (43%) isn't recorded.
About 45% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 8 gates, 1 stream crossing, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 92 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 6.4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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