Section 13 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Trearddur Bay to Holyhead
11.6 miles (18.7 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SH 255 790. Finish: SH 246 825. 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 499 m of climbing and 492 m of descent; highest point 177 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Trearddur Bay.
- Bus stops
- Beach Car Park, 170 m from the start. Directions SH 257 789Square, 270 m from the start. Directions SH 256 792
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 100 m from the start. Directions SH 256 790Car park (pay), 190 m from the start. Directions SH 254 791Car park, 220 m from the start. Directions SH 256 792
Getting back
The section finishes at Holyhead. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Holyhead, 410 m from the finish. Directions SH 247 821
- Bus stops
- Summer Hill, 130 m from the finish. Directions SH 246 826Hill Street Car Park, 140 m from the finish. Directions SH 245 825Holyhead Clock, 210 m from the finish. Directions SH 246 823
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 29%; the rest (61%) isn't recorded.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 10 kissing gates, 4 gates, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 72 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 6.2 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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