Section 25 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Morfa Nefyn to Trefor
9.4 miles (15.2 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SH 286 407. Finish: SH 368 466. 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 674 m of climbing and 655 m of descent; highest point 350 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Morfa Nefyn.
- Car parks
- Car park, 330 m from the start. Directions SH 283 406Car park (pay), 540 m from the start. Directions SH 281 406Car park, 600 m from the start. Directions SH 290 402
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: a bus stop, 1.7 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Trefor. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Crossroads, 470 m from the finish. Directions SH 372 467Bus stop, 570 m from the finish. Directions SH 373 466Bus stop, 650 m from the finish. Directions SH 374 468
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 28%, earth, rock and mud 12%; the rest (57%) isn't recorded.
About 21% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 13 kissing gates, 8 gates, 4 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 142 m in a kilometre (1 in 7), starting 6.4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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