Section 28 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Y Bontnewydd to Tremadog
3.7 miles (5.9 km). About 1 hour, easy.
Start: SH 466 595. Finish: SH 476 626. 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
Almost flat: about 1 m of climbing and 20 m of descent; highest point 24 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Y Bontnewydd.
- Bus stops
- Tai Penrallt, 610 m from the start. Directions SH 464 590Bus stop, 810 m from the start. Directions SH 463 588
Getting back
The section finishes at Tremadog. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Caernarfon (heritage railway), 460 m from the finish. Directions SH 481 624
- Bus stops
- Caernarfon Stop A, 350 m from the finish. Directions SH 480 627Caernarfon Stop B, 380 m from the finish. Directions SH 480 627Caernarfon Stop C, 410 m from the finish. Directions SH 480 627
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 100%.
About 99% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 2 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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