Section 50 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Porthgain to Pwll Deri
11 miles (17.8 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SM 892 387. Finish: SM 814 325. 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 563 m of climbing and 679 m of descent; highest point 140 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Porthgain.
- Car parks
- Car park, 150 m from the start. Directions SM 893 386Car park, 670 m from the start. Directions SM 899 388
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: Fishguard and Goodwick station, 5.3 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Pwll Deri. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Porthgain, 60 m from the finish. Directions SM 815 325
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 14%; the rest (79%) isn't recorded.
About 4% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 1 gate, 2 stream crossings, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 42 m in a kilometre (1 in 24), starting 5.4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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