Section 19 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Pentraeth to Beaumaris
13.6 miles (21.9 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: SH 532 797. Finish: SH 605 759. 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 429 m of climbing and 428 m of descent; highest point 99 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Pentraeth.
- Car park
- Car park (free), 290 m from the start. Directions SH 534 798
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Penrallt, 1.2 km away (Directions); Llanfairpwll station, 8.2 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Beaumaris. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Beaumaris, 90 m from the finish. Directions SH 605 760Castle Street, 140 m from the finish. Directions SH 606 761Library, 220 m from the finish. Directions SH 606 761
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 42%, grass 10%; the rest (48%) isn't recorded.
About 40% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 31 kissing gates, 5 gates, 4 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 69 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 5.6 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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