Section 68 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Llanelli to Llanrhidian
9.6 miles (15.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SS 562 980. Finish: SS 495 922. 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
About 120 m of climbing and 104 m of descent; highest point 48 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Llanelli.
- Bus stops
- Ship & Castle (SW), 170 m from the start. Directions SS 564 980Ship & Castle (NE), 220 m from the start. Directions SS 564 980Castle Garage (SW), 500 m from the start. Directions SS 567 981
- Car parks
- Car park, 160 m from the start. Directions SS 563 981Car park, 880 m from the start. Directions SS 554 984
Getting back
The section finishes at Llanrhidian. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Llanrhidian Turn, 390 m from the finish. Directions SS 498 919
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 69%; the rest (26%) isn't recorded.
About 56% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 5 kissing gates, 1 gate.
Steepest climb: about 26 m in a kilometre (1 in 38), starting 2.6 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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