Best Part of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path (6 Days)

Wales, Pembrokeshire Coast Path

6 days

T2 trails / no difficulty markings

Distance: 15 - 20 km per day

250 -500 ascent per day

Overview
Itinerary
What's Included
FAQ

> Complete the best part of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in 6 days
> Enjoy the wild and rugged coastline of Wales
> Accommodation on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path included

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path was officially opened in 1970 and was the first national footpath in Wales. The official path is 300 kilometers, or 186 miles, and runs from Amroth to St Dogmaels. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is part of the Wales Coast Path, which is 1400 kilometers, or 870 miles, long and runs along the entire coast of Wales. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path passes through 58 beaches and 14 harbors. The total ascent and descent over the entire length of the path are approximately 10668 meters, which is almost as high as Mount Everest.

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is a long-distance walk in Wales. The entire route is 300 km long, or 186 miles, and leads you through some of Britain's most breathtaking coastal landscapes in around two weeks. You will walk almost entirely through the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - Britain's only coastal park. If two weeks is too much for you, you can also choose to walk the best part in 6 days.

Itinerary

Day

Broad Haven to Solva

Duration: 06:06 h

Distance: 18.2 km

Ascent: 360 m

Descent: 320 m

You start in Broad Haven, where you soon leave the beach behind and get great views over Broad Haven. You pass Nolton Haven, which used to be a small coal port. The path takes you past Newgale, which has spectacular views. You pass Pen-y-cwm beach, which is a perfect place for a picnic. Further on, you get a view of Solva, today's destination, and pass a chambered tomb.

The Cambrian Inn (Solva)

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Solva to St. Davids

Duration: 06:08 h

Distance: 19.3 km

Ascent: 190 m

Descent: 170 m

Today you start at Caerfai Bay, a small sandy beach. Then you'll pass the harbor of Porth Clais. Here you will find a small café for a coffee and plenty of benches to enjoy the view. The path leads you past the Natural Rock Arch, a rock arch created by eroded limestone.

Glendower B&B (St. Davids)

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St. Davids to Abercastle

Duration: 07:20 h

Distance: 27.1 km

Ascent: 350 m

Descent: 410 m

The trail starts at St. David's Head, a headland near the beach. Here you have beautiful views over the Irish Sea. You then pass Blue Lagoon, a former slate pit with deep blue water. The path leads you along Traeth lyfn, a beautiful sandy and rocky beach surrounded by towering cliffs.

Garn Isaf Guesthouse (Abercastle)

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Included

Accommodation

We will arrange your accommodation on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in hotels, inns, and guesthouses. Accommodation will be private in single, double or twin rooms and with en-suite bathroom where possible.
Full travel guide

We will send you on your way with a digital travel guide which includes a route description, interactive Pembrokeshire Coast Path hiking maps, and the most important information applicable to your trek.
Baggage Transfer

This trek includes the transfer of your luggage throughout the entire Pembrokeshire Coast Path trek. Your bags will be picked up every morning from the hotel lobby and will be driven to your next next accommodation. Baggage transfers allow you to travel lighter during the day and enjoy the walk in a more relaxed manner.
Breakfast

Breakfast is, if possible, included in this trek and it will be provided every morning at your accommodation.

Excluded

Traveling to and from

You have to make your own way to the starting point. The total amount does not include personal transport.
Transfers

Should you need any form of (public) transport on location, this is not part of the trekking package. This includes the use of taxi, bus, cable cars, gondolas etc.
Travel Insurance

Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.
Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast is, if possible, included in the price of the trek. You can get lunch and dinner at the shops, hotels, and restaurants along the way.