The Sloop Inn, Porthgain – Porthgain Harbour loop from Carreg Samson

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The Sloop Inn, Porthgain – Porthgain Harbour loop from Carreg Samson

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The Sloop Inn, Porthgain – Porthgain Harbour loop from Carreg Samson

03:46

13.6km

240m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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24 m

Trefin Village

Highlight • Settlement

Trefin is an unassuming village, nestled by the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. There are a few accommodation options, as well as food and beverages at the Ship Inn.

Interestingly, the village …

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3.28 km

Quite unusual, this church: its tower, its cruciform plan and - that I’ve not seen before - it’s oriented SW-NE.
(And why not??) Inside, it’s peaceful calm, welcoming and with a cared-for atmosphere. Go visit if you’re passing.

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4.66 km

The Sloop Inn, Porthgain

Highlight • Restaurant

The Sloop Inn at Porthgain was established in 1743 and the building dates back to the 18th century. Based in the quaint village or Porthgain on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, …

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4.76 km

Porthgain Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Porthgain is a treat to visit. Once a small commercial harbour used for exporting stone from the nearby quarry, it now offers visitors a great pub, a super cafe/restaurant and …

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5.08 km

View of Porthgain and the White Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just a short walk along the costal path up from Porthgain and you get a lovely view along the coast and back into Porthgain

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7.31 km

Llwynog Arian Stone Circle

Highlight • Monument

There are a few stories about the origins of Llwynog Arian Stone Circle. It's not typical, having only 11 stones instead of 12. Accordingly legend has it that the 12th …

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7.66 km

Melin Trefin Mill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Thought to date from the 15th century, the ruins of Aberfelin Mill are a vestige of the region's industrial past. The mill was used to grind wheat and barley and …

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8.15 km

Trefin Quarry Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The slate quarry itself was beyond the cliff edge, north of the buildings. There was also an inland pit to the east, along with a short length of railway track running between the cliff and quarry buildings.

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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.16 km

4.00 km

2.51 km

2.05 km

934 m

Surfaces

5.51 km

4.11 km

2.51 km

1.05 km

321 m

137 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

13°C

9°C

92 %

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Max wind speed: 66.0 km/h

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Comments

August 14, 2022,Porth Gain - Trevin - Abercastell Figure of 8

Starts and ends in Porth Gain. Parking is relatively easy, and there's an EV charger down at the harbourside. The two sectors of the Pembrokshire Coast path are rugged and relatively quiet. The inland path from Porth Gain to Trefin is easy, broad and offers good views too. Beers, fish dinners and icecreams to end, either at The Sloop Inn …