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

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

Moderate

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

00:56

8.45km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

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466 m

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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2.73 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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7.19 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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7.45 km

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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7.50 km

Carreg Coetan Burial Chamber

Highlight • Historical Site

This Neolithic tomb is one of the best-preserved burial chambers in the Nevern Valley. Excavations here have unearthed pottery, tools and bones that are around 3,000 years old. The large …

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8.39 km

Market Street, Newport

Highlight • Settlement

At the centre of the lovely little Pembrokeshire town of Newport is Market Street. There's still a market here every Monday morning between March and December. The surrounding streets have …

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