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St. David'S And The Cathedral Close

Porthclais Harbour and Cliffs – Whitesands Beach loop from St Davids

Hard

5.0

(7)

70

hikers

Porthclais Harbour and Cliffs – Whitesands Beach loop from St Davids

06:26

23.5km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.57 km

St Non's Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Situated in a field above the Pembrokeshire Coast Path are the ruins of St Non’s Chapel, hailed as the birthplace of St David. Interestingly, the building was constructed with a …

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2

1.88 km

Porthclais Harbour and Cliffs

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

This lovely section of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path is accessible from St David’s. Here, you can enjoy excellent sea views that stretch as far as Devon on a clear day.

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3.50 km

Lime Kiln Ruins

Ruins

4

7.63 km

It's worth coming here for the currents alone, they are amazing. If you are lucky, as we were, you will see seals, too. If possible check timetables for tides to …

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5

10.0 km

Stackpole Quay Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

From this position, you are afforded a magnificent view of this natural rock arch. Shaped by centuries of waves and weather erosion, this limestone arch truly is testament to the strength of nature.

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6

10.6 km

St Justinian Lifeboat Station

Highlight • Viewpoint

St Justinian lifeboat station is situated on a beautiful part of the coast around St David’s. There are often lots of boats around here and sometimes you get to see …

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7

11.1 km

Jagged Rocks at St Justinian's

Highlight • Natural

Stunning place around St Justinians with some cool jagged rack formations

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12.6 km

Porthselau Beach

Beach

9

14.2 km

Whitesands Beach

Highlight • Rest Area

Whitesands is an amazing beach in St David’s with, unsurprisingly, white sands. One of the best surf spots in the world and a great place to people-watch! You can walk …

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10

14.5 km

View of White Sands Bay

Highlight • Beach

This is a great place to sit and watch sunset, overlooking White Sands Bay with Carn llidi behind you. It is also a short walk from Saint Davids head which …

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15.9 km

Ruins

Ruins

B

23.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

6.39 km

2.41 km

2.22 km

660 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

3.12 km

2.56 km

2.56 km

1.86 km

672 m

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Friday 3 April

12°C

8°C

72 %

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