Section 53 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Solva to Broad Haven
11.6 miles (18.7 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: SM 800 241. Finish: SM 860 136. 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 713 m of climbing and 743 m of descent; highest point 90 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Solva.
- Car parks
- Car park, 230 m from the start. Directions SM 800 243Car park (free), 300 m from the start. Directions SM 798 243Car park (pay), 550 m from the start. Directions SM 805 243
Getting back
The section finishes at Broad Haven. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Post Office, 10 m from the finish. Directions SM 860 136Broad Haven, 20 m from the finish. Directions SM 860 136Broad Haven, 410 m from the finish. Directions SM 863 139
Planning the Wales Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: walescoastpath.gov.uk.
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 42%, paved or flagged 19%; the rest (39%) isn't recorded.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 kissing gates, 18 gates, 7 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 72 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 9.1 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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