Temporary Path Diversions

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 

Conwy

Kinmel Bay, Conwy - The diversion at St Asaph Avenue is until 31 January 2026. From 1 August to 31 October 2025, the 20 to 30 metre section of the Wales Coast Path will be reopened temporarily for two months. From October 2025, the diversion will be re-instated until the works are completed in early 2026. View St Asaph Avenue Kinmel Bay diversion map. (updated 29 July 2025)

Gwynedd

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. Report this closure to Gwynedd Council. (updated 5 July 2022)

Neath Port Talbot

Margam Moors (between J38,M4 and Kenfig Reserve) - Due to damaged boardwalk and Network Rail closure of level crossings near Eglwys Nunydd (J38, M4), the Margam moors (lowland route), footpaths 93 and 93A are closed. Please use the official high tide route between Kenfig Nature reserve on the A48 road, to and from J38, M4. (updated 29 July 2025)

Swansea

Cwm Ivy woods and seawall - In Cwm Ivy woods, diseased trees are being cut down, so for health and safety reasons the WCP route has to be diverted. There are two alternative routes to follow using minor roads and footpaths, depending on whether it's high tide or low tide.

At low tide, from the west you can leave the road and follow footpath number LM1A and join CH17, then join footpath number CH8.

At high tide, from the west, follow the current high tide route along the road to Cheriton and join footpath number CH8 to continue your walk. Reverse if coming from the east. Due to a breach in the seawall, path number LM1B has been closed since 2015.

The alternative route is on a map in the table of temporary diversions on this page. It is worth checking tide times before you plan your route. (updated 1 November 2024)

Table of Temporary Path Diversions

The interactive map shows the Wales Coast Path as a purple line and shows any temporary path diversions as yellow triangles according to where they are on the path. Alternatively, the temporary path diversions are listed by unitary authority in the table below.

Last updated 01 Aug 2025