Section 18 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Moelfre to Pentraeth
6 miles (9.6 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SH 512 863. Finish: SH 532 797. 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 278 m of climbing and 279 m of descent; highest point 39 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Moelfre.
- Bus stop
- Moelfre Bus Station, 130 m from the start. Directions SH 511 862
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 40 m from the start. Directions SH 512 862Car park (free), 120 m from the start. Directions SH 511 862Car park (pay), 160 m from the start. Directions SH 511 862
Getting back
The section finishes at Pentraeth.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Penrallt, 1.2 km away (Directions); Llanfairpwll station, 8.2 km away (Directions).
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 17%, gravel and tracks 8%, earth, rock and mud 5%; the rest (70%) isn't recorded.
About 21% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 5 kissing gates, 5 gates.
Steepest climb: about 30 m in a kilometre (1 in 33), starting 1.4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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