Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Pembrokeshire Coast Path
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The Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail twists and turns its way through 186 miles of the most breathtaking coastal scenery in Britain. From St Dogmaels in the north to Amroth in the south, the trail covers almost every kind of maritime landscape from rugged cliff tops and sheltered coves to wide-open beaches and winding estuaries. Lying almost entirely within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park -Britain's only coastal national park - the trail displays an array of coastal flowers and bird life, as well as evidence of human activity from Neolithic times to the present. In its entirety the Coast Path represents a formidable physical challenge - its 35,000 feet of ascent and descent is said to be equivalent to climbing Everest - yet it can also be enjoyed in shorter sections, accessible to people of all ages and abilities, with the small coastal villages strung out along its length offering welcome breaks and added enjoyment. Both the Wales Coast Path [WCP](opened 5th May 2012) and the International Appalachian Trail [IAT](since October 2010) follow the route of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path through Pembrokeshire.
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jonahag_jones
Sedgefield, UK215 contributions
Sept 2022
The walk from St Govan's (free car park) to the Green Bridge is stunning but you need to check the MoD website to ensure that you can get access through the Tank firing range. The walk was 5 miles there as we followed every wrinkle of the coast but 3 miles back as we followed the direct path. The Cauldron and the Green Bridge (arch) were the highlights along with watching the seals and their pups on the beach a hundred feet or so below the (free) Stack Rocks car park (where there was a welcome food/coffee van).
Written 28 September 2022
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Jane S
Tavira, Portugal35 contributions
Oct 2020
Let’s get one thing straight...I am loving walking the Coast Path.I am about half way so far and it has been amazing.HOWEVER...yesterday I had to retrace my steps by the oil/ gas refineries on the way to Angle.The very large field bounded on one side by the 15 ft high refinery fence and thick bramble on the other ,contained a herd of cows.My friend and I were recently trampled by cows on Dartmoor and she sustained serious injuries so I am understandably very nervous around them.At the beginning of this route I took a detour over a barbed wire fence to avoid another field of cows! My question is....why don’t farmers fence off fields where they have cows to allow walkers safe passage? Surely this would mean less worry for them about being liable if their cows injured somebody? Can the PCPA help with financing this?When do the cows get taken off the fields and out back out? This would help with planning walks
Written 4 October 2020
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David Thomas P
611 contributions
Jan 2020
I suppose i am biased but the Pembrokeshire coast path is one of the best long distance paths in the world. I have walked it a few times now and I still find its beauty takes my breath away. !!! If you come to Pembrokeshire bring your walking boots and walk even one section and be amazed..
Written 5 January 2020
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Martin H
Hamburg, Germany3 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Coming for a holiday from Germany, we were not expected to be welcomed by such a mind-boggling terrain. I have visited many coasts in my life, but can say with confidence that Pembrokeshire coast is among the greatest (along with Gower I need say!). We will come back.
Written 4 December 2023
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omega132857
Chichester, UK1,998 contributions
May 2022
This is a great walk to do. Really beautiful and wild. We started at the car park and went from there. The Army was using artillery on this day. So we could here the explosions and gun fire(all safe I may add). we walked to Bosherston first. Do go and visit the building on the crumbling coast line.. cant remember what its called but worth it
Written 26 September 2022
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Steve B
Bromyard, UK132 contributions
Sept 2015 • Solo
I walked Newgale to Solva one evening a week ago (Sept 2015) and it was just a fantastic stretch with the sun setting over Ramsey Island. This isn't an easy section (as I have done a few on the Pembrokeshire coastal path previously)and there are some steep sections, but it is really rewarding when you see the peninsulas and beaches below. Particularly enjoyed the Gribin ridgeway at the end walking into Solva. Give yourself 2 hours to enjoy this stretch. Great views of Newgale beach at the beginning (or whichever way around you do this section). I really enjoyed Newgale to Solva so thought would pen a review. Give it a try...
Written 20 September 2015
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Thanks for your review, please let us know if you walk any other sections, we'd love to hear from you again.
Written 3 December 2015
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Thelma S
Horn Lake, MS13 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
You have your water bottle, cold cut sandwiches on you as you can not buyithete - lack of kiosks- and the one kiosk you find is extremely expensive. Tiring walk and car park charges too high
Written 10 June 2022
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Travellover
South Yorkshire, UK8 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
Yes, the whole area is stunning with beautiful views everywhere along the path. Sadly on three occasions recently our route along the path was blocked by grazing animals which meant we had to retrace our steps and not complete our walk. Once, wild ponies were on a a narrow section bounded by quite high banks. We weren’t the only people to turn round on both sides of the path. This week, between Marloes and St Martin’s Haven, more than 20 black bullocks grazed a section where the path narrows. Despite waiting for some time for them to move (and watching others trying to get past them via locked gates) again we had to turn round. They were frisky and our only escape route would have been over the cliff! We can’t be the only walkers nervous in these situations - we have watched and spoken to others. Please, couldn’t there be fencing to protect both walkers and animals? Or couldn’t existing gates we saw be shut at busy holiday times? It’s just so disappointing to have the walks blocked.
Written 4 September 2019
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TeamWard
Nottingham, UK5,688 contributions
Aug 2020
Out first visit to Pembrokeshire Coast path was a massive success and a really enjoyable visit, we only did parts of it to see some of the highlights but each place was spectacular, well worth the visit and will return one day.
Written 3 October 2020
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Nursepurse49
New Brighton, UK17 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
What a stunningly beautiful walk the Pembroke Coastal Path takes you on, you see some amazing places, the Lily Ponds are breathtaking as are so many of the beaches. There are various National Trust car parks along the route so it really helps if you're a member. You'd probably need walking boots if you intend to do a really long walk but if you just want to go for a stroll and not hike up some of the huge cliff pathways then non walking boots shouldn't be a problem! The views blew my mind, it's a "must" if you enjoy beautiful countryside, stunning views, beautiful beaches and perhaps some exercise!! If you're visiting Wales then you really shouldn't miss the Pembroke Coastal Path!
Written 13 August 2014
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Thank you very much for your review. I would recommend walking boots to anyone as the Coast Path is steep and much of it involves negotiating rough terrain. It always helps to plan for every eventuality with clothing also as conditions can change rapidly.
Written 7 October 2015
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Hi, where best for parking car and getting bus/train back to car on P coastal route? Thanks.
Written 27 July 2023
My friend & I are planning a walking trip mid-September from St David’s to St Dogmael’s. What type of clothing would be suggested? Shoes? We’re American women who will be walking the path for 6 days w/a rest day in the middle. Thanks for suggestions!
Written 24 June 2019
Hello. We are planning a 40-45 - approx - mile walk on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path next June. Could you please suggest a suitable base for some of the more scenic walks, and (this is the catch!) I have dodgy knees so preferably not the hilliest/most taxing stretch. We normally walk about 7-10 miles a day and will be there for 5 days. Many thanks for your ideas.
Written 6 December 2018
Theresa N
Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom
We would recommend basing yourself in St Davids as there are plenty of accommodation providers/types to choose from and walk north from Solva to Fishguard which would be around 44 miles. You can also use the coastal buses to get to/from your start/end points. If you a travelling in a car, we suggest parking at your end point and catching the bus back to your start point as you can then walk at your own pace rather than against the clock.
You will inevitably encounter inclines/declines on a stretch of the length you are suggesting, but hopefully the use of walking poles would help make your walk more manageable.
The alternative would be to undertake a series of circular walks which would include sections that follow the Coast Path, before returning back to the start point. More than 200 of these routes are available from the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park website.
Best of luck with your walk and do let us know if you have any further questions.
Written 11 December 2018
I have been looking at the bus timetables for summer 2017 and have been very disappointed. It looks like the coastal cruiser is useless as there's no morning buses from Freshwater East outwards to Angle or back from the peninsula. So we are looking into parking two cars - can someone advise me if it is easy to leave a car at these locations - Amroth, Castlemartin and Hundleton?
Thanks?
Written 21 June 2017
Canadian couple in early 70's planning to walk Amroth to St. Dogmaels in mid-September 2017. Advice appreciated re need to reserve accommodations prior our arrival given lack of Bank holidays and shoulder season during that time. Have used pre-booking and luggage transfer for Offa's Dyke and SW Coastal Path Bude to Falmouth previously BUT found that experience rather structured. Preferred ad hoc daily housing decisions on bicycle tour Inverness to Penzance last spring. Input please??????
Written 19 April 2017
Theresa N
Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom
Thank you for getting in touch. Please note occupancy of accommodation can remain high until mid-October. There are also sections along the National Trail with limited accommodation options, so it may be easier to book in advance even at short notice. If you intend to use the coastal bus services (summer timetables operate until the last Sunday in September), it is possible to undertake multiple sections while staying in the same accommodation. Coastal bus timetables are available from the Pembrokeshire County Council website and also in the free Pembrokeshire Coast National Park visitor magazine Coast to Coast, which is also available online.
Written 21 April 2017
What do people do with their car when walking the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path (south-north)? We'd like to leave our car somewhere and then collect it at the end. Any ideas? Thanks!
Written 15 January 2017
Theresa N
Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom
I think Xeniwales_UK has the answer covered but you might also consider asking your accommodation providers, who may be able to help.
Written 2 March 2017
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