Section 47 of 84, Wales Coast Path
St Dogmaels to Newport
15.3 miles (24.6 km). About 7 hours, challenging.
Start: SN 163 464. Finish: SN 059 395. 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 1,184 m of climbing and 1,197 m of descent; highest point 175 m.
Getting there
The section starts at St Dogmaels.
- Bus stops
- The Moorings, 290 m from the start. Directions SN 163 467Feidr Fawr, 290 m from the start. Directions SN 162 462Bus stop, 600 m from the start. Directions SN 165 459
- Car parks
- Alexandra Gardens Car Park (free), 320 m from the start. Directions SN 163 461High Street Car Park (pay), 480 m from the start. Directions SN 164 460Abbey Parking (free), 610 m from the start. Directions SN 164 459
Getting back
The section finishes at Newport. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Golden Lion Hotel, 360 m from the finish. Directions SN 058 391Castle Inn, 510 m from the finish. Directions SN 056 390
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 34%, paved or flagged 21%, gravel and tracks 7%; the rest (38%) isn't recorded.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 kissing gates, 5 gates, 4 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 113 m in a kilometre (1 in 9), starting 9.1 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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