Newport Sands (Traeth Mawr) – Newport Estuary loop from Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

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Newport Sands (Traeth Mawr) – Newport Estuary loop from Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

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Newport Sands (Traeth Mawr) – Newport Estuary loop from Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

01:47

15.8km

320m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

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822 m

Carreg Coetan Arthur Dolmen

Highlight • Historical Site

Around 5,000 years old, this Neolithic burial chamber is a fantastic example amongst several others in the Nevern Valley. The balanced stone is exceptionally impressive and it’s free to see. …

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7.68 km

Newport Sands (Traeth Mawr)

Highlight • Natural

Known by its Welsh name Traeth Mawr (meaning ‘Big Beach’), Newport Sands is regarded by many as the finest beach in the area. This broad and long expanse of sand …

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7.72 km

Newport Sands Beach

Highlight • Natural

Known by its Welsh name Traeth Mawr (meaning ‘Big Beach’), Newport Sands is regarded by many as the finest beach in the area.

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8.61 km

Newport Sands

Beach

10.3 km

The Iron Bridge is an attractive place to bird watch. Most times you're certain to see ducks, geese and swans, less frequently the sharp-eyed may catch a glimpse of a king fisher in and around the reed beds.

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10.9 km

Nevern Estuary

Highlight • Beach

The River Nevern (Afon Nyfer in Welsh) makes a relatively short journey from its source on Frenni Fawr in the Preseli Hills to Newport, where it spills into the Irish …

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11.4 km

Newport Estuary

Highlight • Beach

Newport is an idyllic little town occupying the spot where the Preseli Hills range drops to meet the sea at the River Nevern's estuary. It's well known for its street …

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15.8 km

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