Section 71 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Middleton to Oxwich
9.5 miles (15.3 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SS 422 874. Finish: SS 502 863. 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 374 m of climbing and 420 m of descent; highest point 81 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Middleton.
- Bus stops
- Middleton Hall (SE), 360 m from the start. Directions SS 421 878Broad Park (NW), 640 m from the start. Directions SS 418 879Rhossili Terminus, 850 m from the start. Directions SS 416 880
- Car parks
- Car park, 520 m from the start. Directions SS 426 876Car park, 520 m from the start. Directions SS 426 876Car park (pay), 800 m from the start. Directions SS 416 880
Getting back
The section finishes at Oxwich. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Oxwich Cross (W), 220 m from the finish. Directions SS 500 864Oxwich Cross (SW), 230 m from the finish. Directions SS 500 864Oxwich Green Farm, 790 m from the finish. Directions SS 494 860
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 12%, grass 11%, gravel and tracks 10%; the rest (65%) isn't recorded.
About 2% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 13 kissing gates, 9 gates, 8 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 68 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 8.4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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