Section 80 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Swanbridge to Pengam Green
11.4 miles (18.3 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: ST 166 674. Finish: ST 216 774. 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 191 m of climbing and 191 m of descent; highest point 68 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Swanbridge.
- Bus stop
- Swanbridge Cross, 530 m from the start. Directions ST 163 679
Getting back
The section finishes at Pengam Green. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 150 m from the finish. Directions ST 214 773Bus stop, 190 m from the finish. Directions ST 216 772De Havilland Road, 220 m from the finish. Directions ST 215 772
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 57%; the rest (43%) isn't recorded.
About 23% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 60 m in a kilometre (1 in 17), starting 3.8 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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