Two sections of the Wales Coast Path have been closed due to dangerous conditions, with walkers saying they ‘literally nearly died’ on paths covered in mud and water above steep drops to the sea
Two stretches of the Wales Coast Path have been shut in Gwynedd due to “dangerous conditions”. Walkers had reported dangerous areas along the route on the northern Llŷn Peninsula.
The affected sections are between Traeth Towyn and Porth Ychain near Tudweliog; and from Porthor to Anelog slightly further west. Alternative routes are in place.
On social media, a walker reported the footpath has been “slowly slipping for a while”. Another said it was “where we literally nearly died”. A third remarked: “Can’t believe we made it round.”
In late January, a wooden walkway was engulfed by a large sinkhole in the same location, between Trefgraig Plas and Bodferin near Llangwnnadl. Members of the public were urged “not walk past under any circumstances”, reports North Wales Live.
The recent closures followed accounts that Pen Llŷn sections were submerged in mud and water above a precipitous drop to the sea. Cyngor Gwynedd said they were shut for safety purposes. For the biggest stories in Wales first sign up to our daily newsletter here
A spokesperson said: “This decision has been made to protect the path users, and we kindly ask that the public avoids the area and uses the alternative route for the time being.
“Cyngor Gwynedd’s Wales Coast Path team are monitoring the situation closely, and they will provide an update in the coming weeks.”
A succession of closures have impacted the 870-mile route following a winter of persistent rainfall. Eighteen sections are presently inaccessible.
While some are connected to construction projects, the bulk have resulted from erosion and landslides.
Among the most recent incidents was a significant landslip at Porth Swtan, Llanfaethlu. Also on Anglesey, a landslide affected the coastal path at Traeth Lligwy, requiring a diversion along road and footpath connecting to Porth y Môr.
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