Section 77 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Ogmore to Dimlands
10.7 miles (17.3 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SS 882 768. Finish: SS 952 676. 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 569 m of climbing and 573 m of descent; highest point 73 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Ogmore.
- Bus stops
- Pelican Inn (NE-bound), 100 m from the start. Directions SS 881 767Pelican Inn (SW-bound), 120 m from the start. Directions SS 881 767Ogmore Water Works (SW-bound), 480 m from the start. Directions SS 886 770
- Car parks
- Car park, 140 m from the start. Directions SS 883 767Car park, 160 m from the start. Directions SS 881 769
Getting back
The section finishes at Dimlands.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Atlantic College, 1.5 km away (Directions); Llantwit Major station, 2.2 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: earth, rock and mud 19%, paved or flagged 15%; the rest (60%) isn't recorded.
About 15% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 1 gate, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 53 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 6.8 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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