Temporary Path Diversions

An up to date list of current temporary diversions along the path

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From time to time it is necessary to temporarily divert sections of the Wales Coast Path - mostly for reasons of public safety following severe weather, landslides or construction work. 

However, 'we never close' is our motto and an alternative route should always be available..

If there is something wrong on the Wales Coast Path, please let us know via our Report a Path Issue form.

Gwynedd 

5th July 2022. The Pont yr Aber bridge between Caernarfon castle and Caernarfon playground which allows a crossing over the Afon Seiont is sometimes closed. When this happens, please follow the diversion route on the map. You can report this closure to Gwynedd Council

Anglesey 

16 June 2021. Moelfre diversion - Walkers directed through Nant Bychan Estate and along the A5108 road into Moelfre.

Neath Port Talbot

12 May 2023. The path is closed on the grounds of safety, due to the continuing formation of deep sinkholes along the tarmac path adjacent to the River Neath. Please note that the route is blocked off by the river bank on the north, at grid ref SS731931. Please follow the diversion signs on the map provided in the table below.

Local Authority Location Reason Diversion Map Date
Cardiff Central Cardiff Health and Safety en until further notice
Denbighshire Rhyl seafront Coastal defence work en until 30-09-2025
Gwynedd Porth Colmon to Traeth Penllech Land slip en until further notice
Gwynedd Porth Meudwy Landslide en until further notice
Gwynedd Nefyn, Footpath 19 Cliff stabilisation works and footpath improvements en until 08-11-2024
Isle of Anglesey Moelfre Land instability en until further notice
Neath Port Talbot The Quays Deep sinkholes en until further notice
Newport Transporter Bridge Flood defence work en until further notice
Pembrokeshire Amroth Landslide en until further notice
Pembrokeshire St Dogmaels rear of Pilot Street from 1st October 2024 Ground investigation works en until 31-10-2024
Swansea Limeslade Bay (from 20 Sept 2024) Health and Safety en until 20-03-2025
Swansea Cwm Ivy Erosion en until further notice
Vale of Glamorgan Llanwit Major Footpath number 3 and 58 Cliff fall en until further notice

Last updated 24 Sep 2024