Section 56 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Martin's Haven to Angle
15.6 miles (25.1 km). About 6 hours, challenging.
Start: SM 811 056. Finish: SM 959 051. 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 593 m of climbing and 593 m of descent; highest point 55 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Martin's Haven.
- Car parks
- Dale (pay), 160 m from the start. Directions SM 811 058Car park, 210 m from the start. Directions SM 811 059Gann Beach, 960 m from the start. Directions SM 808 066
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: Milford Haven station, 8.8 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Angle. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Riverside Avenue, 260 m from the finish. Directions SM 961 052Foresters Arms, 400 m from the finish. Directions SM 962 054Policeman's Bank, 520 m from the finish. Directions SM 964 052
Planning the Wales Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: walescoastpath.gov.uk.
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 50%, paved or flagged 32%; the rest (16%) isn't recorded.
About 32% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 kissing gate, 1 stream crossing, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 49 m in a kilometre (1 in 20), starting 11.7 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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