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Self Guided Walking: Pembrokeshire Coastal Path

Wales
Walk & Trek
Self-Guided
MODERATE MODERATE

Discover a majestic seascape rich in wildlife and maritime history within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park on this self-guided walking holiday

Trip Code: MPC8
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 1 - 3 LEISURELY
1 - 3 LEISURELY

Suitable for most people in good health, holidays at this grade include only limited amounts of activity.

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4 - 6 MODERATE
4 - 6 MODERATE

Suitable for reasonably fit individuals, such as weekend walkers and cyclists. There can be the occasional more difficult day.

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7 - 9 CHALLENGING
7 - 9 CHALLENGING

Physically challenging holidays, where you need to be prepared before you go.

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10 - 12 TOUGH
10 - 12 TOUGH

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Self Guided Walking: Pembrokeshire Coastal Path

Highlights
  • Recognised by Lonely Planet as one of the best long distance trails in the world, this is exceptional self-guided coastal walking
  • Walk through thousands of years of human maritime history from Neolithic cromlachs, Iron Age forts, Celtic chapels and imposing Norman castles
  • Enjoy the rich diversity of sea-life from birds thriving on the dramatic cliff faces to the myriad of plants and flowers flouring along the trail
  • Tackle challenging sections of the trail with demanding descents or ascents or split it into shorter more accessible sections
  • Extensive route notes, recommendations for local meals, daily luggage transfers and B&B in local guesthouses included in the holiday price

At a Glance
  • Self-guided
  • 7 days walking
  • Average of 14 km per day walking
  • Packed lunches available on request
  • Recommendations for excellent local meals
  • Join In St David's / Ends in St Dogmaels

Accommodation & Meals
  • 8 Breakfasts
  • 8 nights Guesthouse
Overview

The British coastline offers up spectacular scenery but Pembrokeshire in south west Wales is amongst the very best. Between St. Dogmael’s in the north to Amroth in the south, the trail covers 186 miles of almost every kind of maritime landscape from steep limestone cliffs, red sandstone bays, volcanic headlands, white sandy beaches and flooded glacial valleys. If that doesn't convince you, Lonely Planet judged the coast path "one of the best long distance trails in the world".

This is a landscape rich in wildlife especially sea birds which flourish on the inaccessibly cliffs and there’s an amazing array of flowers and plants to be seen. This is also an area redolent of maritime history and ancient human occupation. You’ll find Neolithic cromlechs, Iron Age promontory forts, churches and chapels of the seafaring early Celtic saints, links with the Vikings, Norman castles at Pembroke, Tenby and Manorbier and Napoleonic forts along the south coast.

We offer 9 different itineraries, from the entire Pembrokeshire Coast Path at 167 miles to a 43 mile stretch between Milford Haven and St. Davids. Our easiest itinerary is just 9 miles a day for 5 days, perfect for shorter Spring days or choose the full itinerary, 13 miles a day over 13 days, for a boast-worthy summer challenge. Please ask for details.

Is this holiday for you?

This is not a technically difficult walk and should be easy to tackle for most reasonably fit people. The paths are good, and there are no major route finding challenges. This northern section contains the hilliest parts on the entire route.

Terrain: A coastal path mainly through farmland and moorland on the cliff tops, with stretches along sandy beaches.

What’s it like und …

This is not a technically difficult walk and should be easy to tackle for most reasonably fit people. The paths are good, and there are no major route finding challenges. This northern section contains the hilliest parts on the entire route.

Terrain: A coastal path mainly through farmland and moorland on the cliff tops, with stretches along sandy beaches.

What’s it like underfoot? Generally good paths and tracks, although a few sections can get muddy after heavy rain.

How Much Up & Down? More than you'd think! Although you never reach more than 200m above sea level there are many short steep sections. Most days involve ascents of 200-500m metres, although no section is very steep for very long.

Signposting: Good - the path is well waymarked.

Navigation: Pretty straightforward – good signposting, and generally well defined tracks.

Weather: You may be lucky enough to encounter warm, dry weather over the whole route and enjoy dry paths and tremendous views, but you must be prepared because the weather can change quickly. Good clothing and waterproofs are essential, but don't forget you sunhat, sunblock and shorts!

Why KE?

We operate this trip in collaboration with our sister company Mickledore Travel, which is also based in Keswick in the Lake District. Mickledore have a long tradition of operating self-guided walking holidays along some of the finest trails in England, Scotland and Wales. Route notes, maps, luggage transfers and bed & breakfast accommodation in the best B&Bs, guesthouses and inns along the way are all included. Recommendations are also made for the best places to find delicious local meals at each night stop.

Mickledore have a near perfect customer satisfaction score (99%), and we have no doubt that you will find their knowledgeable and friendly team able to answer even the most detailed of questions.

Different durations of this holiday are available on request from the entire section of the 186 miles trail to a short highlights section of 48 miles. Please ask for details.

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