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.
Current Diversions
The following sections of the Wales Coast Path are currently diverted, listed north to south - see diversion maps in resources section below.
| Local Authority | Location | Reason | Map | Date |
| Conwy |
Colwyn Bay Promenade (Sustrans Route 5) |
Works |
Yes | Until May 2017 |
| Neath Port Talbot |
Newbridge - bridge closure |
Health and Safety |
Yes | Until further notice |
| Carmarthenshire |
Ferryside |
Erosion |
Yes | Until further notice |
| Swansea | Cwm Ivy | Erosion | Yes | Until further notice |
| Vale of Glamorgan | Rhoose | Erosion | Yes | Until further notice |
Last updated 23 March 2017
Swansea Cwm Ivy - WCP DiversionSize (736.2 KB)
Neath Port Talbot - Newbridge. NCN 4 & WCP English.pdfSize (2.3 MB)
Carmarthenshire Ferryside - WCP Diversion.jpgSize (2.3 MB)
Conwy - Colwyn Bay promenade WCP Diversion.jpgSize (195.0 KB)
Vale of Glamorgan - Rhoose ENG.pdfSize (685.1 KB)
