The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is a National Trail in southwest Wales. It was established in 1970, and is 186 miles (300km) long,

 

Mostly at cliff-top level, with 35,000 feet (11,000 m) of ascent and descent. The northern end is at Poppit Sands, near St. Dogmaels, Ceredigion, the southern end is at Amroth, Pembrokeshire.

The coastline itself is similar to the Cornish coast, and walkers on the path have access to the range of sandy beaches along the Pembrokeshire coast. There are a handful of seaside towns along the path.  

 

The backpacker will find enough shops and watering holes along the way, but may need to carry food and water for two days in one or two places.

 

The walking is not strenuous, but there are inclines and narrow sections of the path, and many stiles, so some effort and fitness is required. In fact, management of the path has reduced the difficulty level, by creating more stepped ascents and descents; however, the edges of the path can be dangerous, due to the unstable cliff tops, so walkers are warned never to wander from the path towards the cliff edge. Having said that, a small amount of common sense will allow walkers to get closer to the cliff tops where the path moves inland, without too much risk.

 

There are two low-tide crossings, at Dale and Sandy Haven, requiring lengthy detours if not timed suitably.

 

In addition to the scenery, a key attraction of the coastal path is the bird life. The path has a huge variety of European seabirds that are supported by uninhabited offshore islands that act as bird sanctuaries. (If you select this walk, part of your Trail Pack will include information on the birds and wildlife to look out for)

 

The National Park has a varied landscape of rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, wooded estuaries and wild inland hills, covering a total area of 629 km² (240 square miles).

 

It falls into four distinct sections. Running clockwise around the coast, these are the south Pembrokeshire coast, including Caldey Island; the Daugleddau estuary; the St Bride's Bay coast, including the coastal islands; and the Preseli Hills. However, not all of the park is coastal, and there are even forests and marshes on the edges of the park.

 

Total distance:  Approx 186Miles (300KM)

 

Trail Difficulty: Green sections.  (Grade Description)

 

Start/Finish: St Dogmael's / Amroth

 

Accommodation: Hotels, B & B, Farmhouse or Inns

Price:

Pembrokeshire Coast Path – 180 miles (288km)

11 Night Walking Break. 10 Walking Days £825.pp

12 Night Walking Break. 11 Walking Days £900.pp

13 Night Walking Break. 12 Walking Days £975.pp

14 Night Walking Break. 13 Walking Days £1050.pp

15 Night Walking Break. 14 Walking Days £1125.pp

16 Night Walking Break. 15 Walking Days £1200.pp

17 Night Walking Break. 16 Walking Days £1275.pp

 

Pembrokeshire Coast Path - North Section– 66 miles (106km)

St Dogmael's to St David's

 

6 Night Walking Break. 5 Walking Days £450.pp

7 Night Walking Break. 6 Walking Days £525.pp

8 Night Walking Break. 7 Walking Days £600.pp

 

Pembrokeshire Coast Path - Central Section – 48 miles (77km)

St David's to Milford Haven

 

5 Night Walking Break. 4 Walking Days £375.pp

6 Night Walking Break. 5 Walking Days £450.pp

 

Pembrokeshire Coast Path - South Section – 66 miles (106km)

Milford Haven to Amroth

 

6 Night Walking Break. 5 Walking Days £450.pp

7 Night Walking Break. 6 Walking Days £525.pp

8 Night Walking Break. 7 Walking Days £600.pp

 

 

 

 

 

Cost includes Luggage transfers where required, your accommodation on bed & breakfast basis, if you need a packed lunch they can be arranged subject to accommodation providers charge.

Detailed maps and route descriptions provided as required.