Section 73 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Manselfield to Swansea
9.5 miles (15.4 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SS 593 876. Finish: SS 664 930. 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 134 m of climbing and 135 m of descent; highest point 44 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Manselfield.
- Bus stops
- Caswell Bay Terminus, 40 m from the start. Directions SS 593 876Victoria Court, 630 m from the start. Directions SS 599 877Long Shepherds Drive, 650 m from the start. Directions SS 598 880
- Car parks
- Foreshore Car Park (pay), 40 m from the start. Directions SS 593 877Car park, 150 m from the start. Directions SS 594 876Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions SS 596 876
Getting back
The section finishes at Swansea. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Swansea, 900 m from the finish. Directions SS 657 936
- Bus stops
- Prince of Wales Dock (SW), 80 m from the finish. Directions SS 664 930SA1 Langdon Road, 180 m from the finish. Directions SS 665 930Cape Horner (E), 190 m from the finish. Directions SS 663 931
Planning the Wales Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: walescoastpath.gov.uk.
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 96%.
About 8% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 29 m in a kilometre (1 in 34), starting 1.4 miles in.
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