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Detailed Itinerary for
Walking Holiday in Wales on
Pembrokeshire Coast Path
North Section from Herbrandston to Cardigan
or vice versa
12 nights, 11 days walking
Total Distance:
125 miles
Min/max daily distance:
9.5/16 miles
Average Daily distance:
11 miles
Grading:
moderate
strenuous in parts
Features:
St Davids Cathedral
St Non's Chapel
Neolithic burial chambers
Day 1: Arrive
at Herbrandston
For walking this section of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path you arrive at
Herbrandston.
At low tide you can take the stepping stones across Sandyhaven Pill, otherwise you take the 4 miles walk around the inlet. The path regains the coast around Great Castle Head and Watch House Point to Musselwick, where at low tide you take the boardwalk and stepping stones across the River Gann. Otherwise another 2.5 mile inland diversion takes you to around the River Gann to Marloes for your overnight stop..
Today you are walking a circular route on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path around the Dale Peninsula, past St Ann's Head and then around Haven Point. As you head towards Marloes Sands, the islands of Skokholm and Skomer can be seen. You walk around Marloes Peninsula via Martin's Haven to Musselwick Sands, then head a short distance inland to overnight in Marloes.
Take an extra day to visit the islands of Skomer and Skokholm. Skomer is a national nature reserve and a marine nature reserve providing sanctuary for razorbills, guillemots, kittiwakes, storm petrels, fulmars, shags, cormorants, puffins, manx shearwaters, peregrine falcons and short-eared owls. Skokholm also provides a breeding ground for Manx shearwaters.
From Musselwick Sands you walk around The Nab Head to St Brides Haven, a picturesque inlet with a 12th century church. Then the Pembrokeshire Coast Path follows along the clifftops to Little Haven. From Little Haven you walk along a beautiful stretch of the coast path through Broad Haven, Druidston Haven, Nolton Haven and finally the 2 miles of Newgale Sands.
Today you are commencing on the St David's Peninsula via the very pretty harbour and village at Solva. At Caerfai Bay you head a short distance inland to overnight in St David's, the smallest city in Britain. The 11th century cathedral and 14th century Bishops Palace are well worth a visit.
Take an extra day to visit the island of Ramsey, an RSPB nature reserve. It is a vital breeding ground for seals, and thousands of seabirds nest on the cliffs, including puffins and Manx shearwaters.
On today's walk on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path you visit St Non's Bay and St Non's Chapel. As you walk around the end of St David's Peninsula you have great views of Ramsey Island and possibly even seals on the shoreline and schools of dolphins and porpoises in Ramsey Sound. You walk past the lifeboat station at St Justinian's and when you get to Whitesands Bay you head back inland to St David's for another night.
On leaving Whitesands Bay the Pembrokeshire Coast Path makes its way around St David's Head and then along the rugged coast to Abereiddy, Porthgain, and Trefin.
As you leave Trefin the Neolithic burial chamber of Carreg Sampson is well worth a visit. You are walking on a remote section of the Pembroke Coast Path today, finishing at Pwll Deri where there is an impressive hillfort, Garn Fawr.
Today you are walking around Strumble Head. The lighthouse sits on a small flat-topped island and guides the shipping into Fishguard Harbour. Great place for lunch and watch the ships go by!
Leaving Fishguard your walking holiday takes you through the quaint harbour at Lower Fishguard. Then you strike out along the clifftops to Dinas Head with the expanse of Fishguard Bay on your left. Having rounded Dinas Head you can see Newport Sands. Your destination for the night is the pretty town of Newport.
Another stunning day walking along the cliff tops on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. The Witches Cauldron is a massive collapsed cave which is open to the sea through a gigantic arch. You reach the highest point on the entire path at 574ft (175mtrs).
You round Cemaes Head and soon you are at Poppit Sands. Easy walk to finish along the estuary of the River Teifi to St Dogmaels and Cardigan.
or spend some time exploring the area.
We can assist with transfers to car or station.
What's included
in your UK walking holiday
on Pembrokeshire Coast Path
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
- Guide to Pembrokeshire Coast Path
- 1:25 OS map to Pembrokeshire Coast Path
There are 2 optional days where you can visit Skomer, Skokholm and Ramsey Islands off the Welsh Coast.
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This walking holiday in the UK operates March to October and in either direction. The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too. Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages. Rest days can be taken in any location. Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of England or the UK. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers. Online booking available. A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure. |
What's not included
in your UK walking holiday
on Pembrokeshire Coast Path
- cost of day trips to Ramsey Island, Skomer or Skokholm
- lunches and dinners
Optional Extras
for your UK Walking Holiday
on Pembrokeshire Coast Path
- upgrade to the region's most elegant,
prestigious and famous hotels, where available - transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
| Lunches
and Dinners These are not included. Evening meals: These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village. Packed lunches: These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route. |
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By Car to Herbrandston where parking is available
By Train / Bus to Herbrandston
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