Section 32 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Porthmadog to Ynys
7.7 miles (12.5 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SH 570 384. Finish: SH 596 354. 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 160 m of climbing and 150 m of descent; highest point 71 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Porthmadog.
- Stations
- Porthmadog Harbour (heritage railway), 120 m from the start. Directions SH 571 384Gelert's Farm (heritage railway), 720 m from the start. Directions SH 570 392Porthmadog (WHHR) (heritage railway), 730 m from the start. Directions SH 567 391
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 130 m from the start. Directions SH 569 385Bus stop, 140 m from the start. Directions SH 569 385The Australia, 140 m from the start. Directions SH 569 386
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 30 m from the start. Directions SH 570 385Car park, 60 m from the start. Directions SH 569 384Car park (pay), 110 m from the start. Directions SH 569 385
Getting back
The section finishes at Ynys. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Tygwyn, 800 m from the finish. Directions SH 602 349
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 250 m from the finish. Directions SH 597 352Bus stop, 260 m from the finish. Directions SH 597 352Ynys, 480 m from the finish. Directions SH 595 349
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 47%, earth, rock and mud 18%, grass 11%; the rest (25%) isn't recorded.
About 21% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 11 gates.
Steepest climb: about 62 m in a kilometre (1 in 16), starting 1 mile in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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