North Pembrokeshire Coast Walk

Walking information

The walking is mainly along coastal tracks and paths. There are frequent steep ascents and descents. As you are walking over high cliffs, often with sheer drops down to the sea, a head for heights is necessary.

Day 1: Arrive in Newport

There's time to settle into your cosy B&B before your briefing with local partner, Ewan and Laura.
You stay at the Cnapan B&B (breakfast included)

Day 2: St. Dogmaels to Newport 25km/15.5mi/6hr

We take you to the pretty riverside village of St. Dogmaels, the official starting point of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Today's walk is challenging with frequent steep climbs but you're rewarded with spectacular views over to Cardigan Island. At Ceibwr Bay, pass the Witches' Cauldron (Pwll-y-Wrach), a blow hole connected to the sea by a narrow passage, with a nearby stream disappearing underground to empty into the 'cauldron'.
You stay at the Cnapan B&B (breakfast included)

Day 3: Fishguard to Newport 15.5km/10mi/5hr or 20km/12.5mi/6hr

Setting off from picturesque Fishguard, it's another wonderful walk today, following an undulating path into secret coves backed by surprisingly verdant valleys. The cliffs on this section may not be as high as the previous day's but they are just as untamed and rugged. There's the option to extend the walk to Dinas Head - the breeding ground for herring gulls, razorbills and guillemots.
You stay at the Cnapan B&B (breakfast included)

Day 4: Abereiddy to Whitesands 12km/7.5mi/4hr

Start the day in Abereiddy and the acquamarine waters of the Blue Lagoon, a disused quarry pit flooded by the sea. Then it's exhilarating walking over remote and panoramic cliffs to the open heathland of St David's Head, an atmospheric headland composed of volcanic rocks, prehistoric remains and craggy tor topped hills. We meet you at the beach of the appropriately named Whitesands and take you to delightful St David's, home for the next 3 nights.
You stay at the Tŷ Boia B&B (breakfast included)

Day 5: Whitesands to St David's 12km/7.5mi/4.5hr

Follow the path from Whitesands Bay to St Justinian's, a small harbour with its lifeboat stations dramatically nestled in the low cliff face. There are spectacular views of Ramsey island as far as Pen Dal-aderyn, the most western point in Wales, then the vast expanse of St Bride's Bay dramatically opens up before you.
You stay at the Tŷ Boia (breakfast included)

Day 6: Solva to St David's 10km/6mi/3.5hr

After a private transfer to the pretty harbour village of Solva, follow the Solva River to the coast and the stunning natural sea arch at Gewni Island. There are tremendous views of unspoilt cliffs and beyond, to the islands of Skomer and Skokholm. Continue to St Non's Bay and the panoramic ruins of St Non's Chapel, said to be the birthplace of St David himself, before returning to the city for your final night.
You stay at the Tŷ Boia (breakfast included)

Day 7: Leave St David's