Swansea (River Tawe) to Port Talbot – on the Wales Coast Path
Redeveloped docks and canal followed by beach or open hillside offer enjoyable countryside escapes in this otherwise built-up area
- Swansea-Port Talbot
- Port Talbot-Porthcawl
- Porthcawl-Ogmore
- Ogmore-Llaantwit Major
- Llantwit Major-Barry Island
- Barry Island-Cardiff Barrage
- Cardiff Barrage-Newport
- Newport-Redwick
- Redwick-Chepstow
- Chepstow
Outline
Distance: 11 miles / 18 kilometres
Start: Swansea Barrage – SS 665 926
Finish: A4241 roundabout SS 759 896 (alternative – Tesco roundabout SS 766 902)
Maps: OS Landrangers 159 Swansea & Gower and 170 Vale of Glamorgan or OS Explorer 165 Swansea
Services: Swansea and Port Talbot offer a range of accommodation and support services, with toilets at the bus and rail stations and on Aberavon promenade. There’s food en route in Swansea Docks, Briton Ferry roundabout and on Aberavon promenade as well as a superstore in Port Talbot. Swansea TIC 01792 468321 | tourism@swansea. gov.uk. Note: No dogs on Aberavon Sands between 1 May and 30 September
Where to stay: Port Talbot accommodation includes:
Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel
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Plan your trip
Wales is a dream destination for independent travellers. The Welsh Coastal Path is easy to reach by bus, train and plane, hire car or campervan. Stay in a cosy hotel, holiday home or friendly B&B. And don’t forget holiday insurance. It pays to plan ahead. Book Now
Local tours
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