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April 2, 2019
Newgale to St David's Coastal Hike — Pembrokeshire
Hard
05:51
21.7km
3.7km/h
310m
240m
Overview
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Waypoints
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Start point
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1
851 m
Newgale Beach
Highlight • Natural
Newgale Beach boasts almost 2 miles (3.2 km) of gorgeous sand backed by a huge pebble bank and cliffs. At the southern end of the beach, you can explore caves and sheltered bays. At very low tide it’s possible to walk to Cwm Mawr beach but keep an eye on the tide times as you don't want to get cut off. For information on tide times, visit tides.willyweather.co.uk/wl/pembrokeshire.html.
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2
7.37 km
Solva Harbour
Highlight • Viewpoint
Solva is a bustling coastal village and quay with a charming high street. Packed with cafes, shops, galleries and more, it makes a great spot to stop on a long hike. There is easy access to Pembrokeshire’s Blue Flag beaches from here, plus an abundance of wonderful walking in the area.
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3
15.2 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 north-south orientation as opposed to the traditional east-west layout of most religious buildings. Near the ruined chapel you can find a retreat, a modern chapel and a holy well.
St David was a Welsh bishop in the 6th century and is the patron saint of Wales.
St David was a Welsh bishop in the 6th century and is the patron saint of Wales.
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4
17.8 km
St. Davids Natural Rock Arch
Highlight • Natural Monument
Thanks to the easily eroded limestone that forms the South Pembrokeshire Coast, there are lots of magnificent natural formations to be found. This particular natural rock arch is one of a few in the area but is one of the most impressive. You are afforded spectacular sea views from this point, too.
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5
20.7 km
Bishop's Palace and St Davids Cathedral
Highlight • Religious Site
The picturesque remains of Bishop's Palace can be found alongside St David’s Cathedral. During the medieval period, this would have been the finest collection of buildings in Wales. Today, the ruins are a delightful place to explore.
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6
20.8 km
St David's Cathedral
Highlight • Religious Site
Built by St David, the patron saint of Wales, the cathedral has been a site of pilgrimage and worship for more than 800 years. Set on the site of an earlier 6th-century monastery, construction of the present cathedral began around 1180. Today, the cathedral – which is free to enter – is a spiritual and serene place to explore.
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21.7 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
18.8 km
949 m
723 m
719 m
394 m
Surfaces
9.23 km
2.76 km
1.17 km
719 m
688 m
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