Section 4 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Prestatyn to Abergele
8.6 miles (13.9 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 063 838. Finish: SH 940 785. 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
Almost flat: about 14 m of climbing and 14 m of descent; highest point 9 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Prestatyn.
- Station
- Prestatyn, 830 m from the start. Directions SJ 063 830
- Bus stops
- Nova Centre, 310 m from the start. Directions SJ 061 836Bastion Gardens, 480 m from the start. Directions SJ 062 834
- Car parks
- Car park, 180 m from the start. Directions SJ 063 837Beach Road East (pay), 190 m from the start. Directions SJ 061 838Car park, 380 m from the start. Directions SJ 064 835
Getting back
The section finishes at Abergele. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Abergele and Pensarn, 560 m from the finish. Directions SH 946 786
- Bus stops
- Abergele, 540 m from the finish. Directions SH 946 785Bus stop, 570 m from the finish. Directions SH 946 786Bus stop, 740 m from the finish. Directions SH 946 780
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 100%.
Almost all off road.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 3 m.
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