St Govan's Head is a superb viewpoint for gazing out across the wide Bristol Channel. The next land sounth from here is the island of Lundy and, after that, Tintagel, Port Issac and Padstow on the Cornish Coast. You can expect to spot plenty of seabirds on any visit here.

NOTE: This Highlight is on a MOD army tank range and is closed at certain times. Call Pembroke Visitor Centre on 01437 776499 to check if the range is open to the public. Alternatively, you can check by visiting: gov.uk/government/publications/castlemartin-firing-notice--2

Andy

July 18, 2023

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1. Bosherston / St Govan's — Parc Cenedlaethol Arfordir Penfro / Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

7.16km

01:53

60m

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2. St Govan’s Head – wheelchair walks in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

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00:31

10m

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3. Elegug Stacks – Huntsman's Leap loop from Castlemartin

26.7km

07:03

240m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Stackpole And Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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St Govan's Head

1. Bosherston / St Govan's — Parc Cenedlaethol Arfordir Penfro / Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

2. St Govan’s Head – wheelchair walks in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

3. Elegug Stacks – Huntsman's Leap loop from Castlemartin

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