Section 60 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Skrinkle Haven to Amroth
12.7 miles (20.5 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: SS 077 973. Finish: SN 172 072. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
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 624 m of climbing and 678 m of descent; highest point 92 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Skrinkle Haven.
- Bus stop
- Skrinkle Estate, 640 m from the start. Directions SS 076 979
- Car parks
- Car park, 280 m from the start. Directions SS 078 975Car park, 530 m from the start. Directions SS 082 975Car park, 540 m from the start. Directions SS 082 974
Getting back
The section finishes at Amroth.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: a bus stop, 2 km away (Directions); Kilgetty station, 4.6 km away (Directions).
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%, earth, rock and mud 18%, gravel and tracks 8%; the rest (30%) isn't recorded.
About 26% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 21 gates, 11 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 64 m in a kilometre (1 in 16), starting 7.8 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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