Section 15 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Llanfaethlu to Cemaes
12.5 miles (20.1 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: SH 297 875. Finish: SH 370 935. 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 539 m of climbing and 549 m of descent; highest point 63 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Llanfaethlu.
- Car park
- Car park, 40 m from the start. Directions SH 297 876
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Maes Maethlu, 1.6 km away (Directions); Holyhead station, 7.3 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Cemaes. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Cemaes Post Office, 160 m from the finish. Directions SH 371 934Coffee Pot, 160 m from the finish. Directions SH 371 934Cemaes Surgery, 380 m from the finish. Directions SH 370 931
Planning the Wales Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: walescoastpath.gov.uk.
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 12%, earth, rock and mud 9%, paved or flagged 5%; the rest (69%) isn't recorded.
About 5% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 52 kissing gates, 1 gate, 1 stream crossing, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 53 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 3.3 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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