Hiking Collection by Dan Hobson
15
Tours
53:18 h
120 mi
10,775 ft
Rugged coastline, golden beaches, empty moorland, wooded estuaries, heavenly hills and enchanting wildlife – the diverse landscapes of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park are a slice of hiking paradise.
Established in 1952, the Pembrokeshire Coast is unique in being the UK’s only national park to have been given the status due to its coastline. This Collection serves as an introduction to some of the most prized spots in the national park. There’s something for all abilities and interests here, too. From challenging all-dayers to leisurely saunters, history hotspots to wildlife havens, and lazy beach days to hill scrambles.
In these routes, roughly ordered from easiest to hardest, you explore the Preseli Hills, a wild landscape of moorland, heath and grassland; the spiritual heart of Wales, the city of St David’s, named after the country’s patron saint; and the beautiful St Non’s Bay, named after St David’s mother.
These routes also explore the rugged Marloes and Dale peninsulas, which afford some of the finest walking in Pembrokeshire, and take you on a pilgrimage that was rivalled in the Middle Ages only by Rome and Jerusalem. You will also tread many of the best sections of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in this Collection (check out the full hike here: komoot.com/collection/889461).
Furthermore, you can explore Dinas Island, Poppit Sands, Lawrenny, Manorbier, Bosherton, Portgain and the iconic Strumble Head, plus many more, in this Collection.
There is so much wildlife to see in this national park, too. Keep a lookout for birds including peregrine falcons, puffins, razorbills, gannets, guillemots and Manx shearwaters. You might even spot dolphins and seals along this glorious coastline if you are lucky.
St David’s is a great place to stay when visiting Pembrokeshire National Park. Centrally located, Britain’s smallest city – with a population of just over 1,600 – has lots of cafes, shops, restaurants and bars, as well as myriad historical sights, including St David’s Cathedral, Bishops Palace, and Oriel y Parc to name a few. There are many different accommodation options, too.
The nearest railway station is either Haverfordwest or Fishguard. Ongoing bus services to St David's run regularly via the T11 bus service, which covers both stations. The coastline is well served by the Puffin Shuttle (400 bus), which heads down around St Brides Bay and the Strumble Shuttle (404 bus), which connects various points on the coast between St Davids and Fishguard.
This leisurely loop explores the picturesque scenery around Porthgain. Taking you to the enchanting Blue Lagoon via pretty beaches and crumbling industrial remains, this hike is one that the whole family can enjoy.
Once a hotbed of quarrying and brickmaking, the landscapes around Portgain are today one…
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This leisurely route explores the spiritual heart of Wales, the city of St David’s, and takes you along a delightful stretch of the Pembrokeshire coastline, part of which is named after his mother, St Non.
St David’s, the smallest city in Britain, is named after the patron saint of Wales, St David, who…
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With spellbinding views, characterful bays and the chance to observe dolphins and sea birds, this short and sweet loop of Dinas Island packs a lot of interest into a couple of hours.
From the car park, join the Coast Path and hike north past Pwllgwaellod Beach, a little cove of dark sand and shingle looking…
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Neolithic remains, a craggy hill with breathtaking views and a woodland nature reserve that’s home to rare lichen – this action-packed Tour is great for the family.
From the car park, head straight to admire Pentre Ifan, a 5,000-year-old burial chamber surrounded by the towering Preseli Hills. What you…
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This Tour explores the enchanting landscapes around Manorbier. Expect idyllic beaches, breathtaking coastal views, neolithic remains, a Norman castle and towing cliffs cut into a ‘church door’ by the power of the sea.
You start in the shadow of Manorbier Castle, a fairytale fortification that occupies…
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This hike explores the northern tip of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, where wild coastal beauty abounds. Expect golden sands, abundant nature and breathtaking views.
The Tour begins at Poppit Sands, a popular beach with soft sand and rock pools situated at the mouth of the Teifi Estuary. From…
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This Highlight-filled hike explores the varied and beautiful scenery around Bosherston. Taking you around Stackpole Head and St Govan’s Head, it’s a walk filled with nature, history, intrigue and world-class coastal views.
To begin, you hike around Bosherton’s gorgeous lily ponds, renowned for their…
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Ancient woodland, picturesque quays, Anglo-Norman architecture, rare wildlife and great food and drink all combine on this hike, which explores the spellbinding countryside around Lawrenny.
Taking you to where the Carew, Cresswell and Daugleddau rivers meet, this inland pocket of the national park certainly…
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Exhilarating trails atop towering cliffs battered by Atlantic waves, breathtaking views from rugged hillforts and the opportunity to spot wildlife like dolphins, seals, adders and migratory birds – this sensational hike around Strumble Head reveals a wilder side of the Pembrokeshire Coast.
From the car…
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This hike takes you along a superb section of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, from the ancient port town of Newport to the sleepy village of Moylgrove.
From the car park, head north out of Newport, past Carreg Coetan, over the Iron Bridge and turn left immediately onto the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, which…
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This hike explores an iconic stretch of Pembrokeshire coastline, steps into the holy city of St David’s and takes you into the patchwork pastures inland.
From the car park, you immediately step onto the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, which you follow for just over 6 miles (10 km). Along this stretch of the…
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This stunning hike to Wales’ holy city of St David’s would once have formed part of a pilgrimage that was, in the Middle Ages, rivalled only by Rome and Jerusalem.
Whatever your beliefs, this route follows a glorious section of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path from Newgale to St David's, via the picturesque…
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If you come to Wales looking for mountain challenges, Pembrokeshire is not usually where you go. However, this route gives you a slice of mountain life – right on the beautiful St David’s Peninsula.
Whilst the highest hill on this route, Carn Llidi, is only 594 feet (181 m) tall, its exquisite formation…
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This route over the Marloes and Dale peninsulas affords some of the finest walking in Pembrokeshire. You can expect magnificent views of the islands of Skomer, Skokholm and Grassholm, plus the opportunity to see lots of enchanting wildlife.
From Marloes, head west until you reach Musselwick Sands. At…
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The Preseli Hills rise out of northern Pembrokeshire in stark contrast to the southern lowlands. A wild landscape of moorland, heath and grassland, hiking here makes a pleasant change from the coastal walking the area is renowned for.
While this elongated figure-of-eight circuit looks a little strange…
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