Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Managed by the Pembrokeshire Coast National
Park in South West Wales, the Trail runs from St Dogmaels near
Cardigan to Amroth Castle east of Tenby. The Coast Path was Wales’
first National Trail and passes some of the most spectacular
coastal scenery in Britain - rugged cliffs, tiny fishing villages,
secluded coves and clean, open beaches...
This lengthy walk extends for some 186m/299.5km - if you
decided to embark on a continuous journey, it'd take you between 10
and 15 days to complete on foot.
Walking the Path
The entire route therefore represents an impressive physical
challenge to the walker, including 35,000 feet of ascent and
descent!
Many people choose to tackle the walk in sections though - over
a number of days or weekends. There's plenty of scope to savour a
tremendous variety of shorter day walks.
People of all abilities can get something out of the Trail, with
some stretches adapted for wheel chair use and others with gentle
gradients and no stiles. However, only short sections of the Trail
are open for horseriders and cyclists.
Accommodation
The path is well served by youth hostels, B&Bs and hotels,
some of which will arrange transport to meet you - taking you back
to the Trail the next day. There are also many campsites along the
way, some catering for large tents and caravans, with others
offering basic facilities for walkers.
Information
You can get more information about the Path from Pembrokeshire
National Park on 0845 345 7275.
Other sites...
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Authority
This is Britain's only truly coastal National Park. It's a
spectacular landscape of rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, wooded
estuaries and wild inland hills, and a place of sanctuary for
wildlife.
Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail twists and turns its
way through 186 miles of the most breathtaking coastal scenery in
Britain.