Section 3 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Mostyn to Prestatyn
8.5 miles (13.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 158 806. Finish: SJ 063 838. 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
Almost flat: about 31 m of climbing and 32 m of descent; highest point 13 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Mostyn.
- Bus stops
- Rhewl-Mostyn, Wirral View Road / Wirral View, 230 m from the start. Directions SJ 159 804Mostyn, A548 / Mostyn Docks, 230 m from the start. Directions SJ 157 807
- Car parks
- Car park, 130 m from the start. Directions SJ 159 807Car park, 160 m from the start. Directions SJ 158 807Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions SJ 156 808
Getting back
The section finishes at Prestatyn. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Prestatyn, 830 m from the finish. Directions SJ 063 830
- Bus stops
- Nova Centre, 310 m from the finish. Directions SJ 061 836Bastion Gardens, 480 m from the finish. Directions SJ 062 834
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 41%, earth, rock and mud 24%, gravel and tracks 15%; the rest (19%) isn't recorded.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 10 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 7 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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