Section 39 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Pont-ar-Ddyfi to Tre'r-ddôl
11.1 miles (17.8 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SH 744 019. Finish: SN 659 922. 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 664 m of climbing and 659 m of descent; highest point 170 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Pont-ar-Ddyfi.
- Station
- Machynlleth, 630 m from the start. Directions SH 744 013
- Bus stop
- Machynlleth Station, 760 m from the start. Directions SH 744 011
- Car parks
- Car park, 550 m from the start. Directions SH 744 014Car park, 580 m from the start. Directions SH 744 013Car park, 610 m from the start. Directions SH 745 013
Getting back
The section finishes at Tre'r-ddôl. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Chapel Street, 780 m from the finish. Directions SN 657 915
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 36%, earth, rock and mud 15%, gravel and tracks 7%; the rest (39%) isn't recorded.
About 37% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 kissing gates, 22 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 145 m in a kilometre (1 in 7), starting 5 miles in.
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