Section 81 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Pengam Green to Duffryn
10.1 miles (16.3 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: ST 216 774. Finish: ST 299 852. 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
Almost flat: about 27 m of climbing and 29 m of descent; highest point 13 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Pengam Green.
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 150 m from the start. Directions ST 214 773Bus stop, 190 m from the start. Directions ST 216 772De Havilland Road, 220 m from the start. Directions ST 215 772
- Car parks
- Car park, 290 m from the start. Directions ST 213 773Car park, 780 m from the start. Directions ST 209 771Car park, 790 m from the start. Directions ST 209 777
Getting back
The section finishes at Duffryn. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 180 m from the finish. Directions ST 298 850Bus stop, 230 m from the finish. Directions ST 297 853Bus stop, 230 m from the finish. Directions ST 297 853
Planning the Wales Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: walescoastpath.gov.uk.
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 31%, gravel and tracks 23%, paved or flagged 20%; the rest (27%) isn't recorded.
About 7% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 4 kissing gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 6 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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