Section 74 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Swansea to Aberavon
10.9 miles (17.6 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SS 664 930. Finish: SS 755 898. 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 82 m of climbing and 82 m of descent; highest point 27 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Swansea.
- Station
- Swansea, 900 m from the start. Directions SS 657 936
- Bus stops
- Prince of Wales Dock (SW), 80 m from the start. Directions SS 664 930SA1 Langdon Road, 180 m from the start. Directions SS 665 930Cape Horner (E), 190 m from the start. Directions SS 663 931
- Car parks
- Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions SS 663 931Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions SS 663 931Car park (pay), 160 m from the start. Directions SS 665 929
Getting back
The section finishes at Aberavon. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Burgess Green, 80 m from the finish. Directions SS 756 898Bus stop, 140 m from the finish. Directions SS 754 897Burgess Green, 150 m from the finish. Directions SS 757 899
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 78%, gravel and tracks 9%, earth, rock and mud 8%.
About 9% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 gate, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 19 m.
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