Section 34 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Llanbedr to Bwlch Llyn Bach
12 miles (19.3 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SH 581 269. Finish: SH 617 155. 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 83 m of climbing and 81 m of descent; highest point 34 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Llanbedr.
- Station
- Llanbedr, 220 m from the start. Directions SH 579 268
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 420 m from the start. Directions SH 585 268Victoria Inn, 420 m from the start. Directions SH 585 268Maes Artro, 470 m from the start. Directions SH 585 267
- Car parks
- Car park, 10 m from the start. Directions SH 581 269Car park, 420 m from the start. Directions SH 583 273Car park, 590 m from the start. Directions SH 587 269
Getting back
The section finishes at Bwlch Llyn Bach. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Barmouth Ferry (heritage railway), 550 m from the finish. Directions SH 617 150Barmouth, 610 m from the finish. Directions SH 611 158Estuary Halt (heritage railway), 900 m from the finish. Directions SH 614 147
- Bus stops
- Jubilee Road, 510 m from the finish. Directions SH 612 157Eglwys St Tudwal, 850 m from the finish. Directions SH 611 161
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 58%, gravel and tracks 7%; the rest (35%) isn't recorded.
About 42% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 5 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 16 m.
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