The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path - A Walker's Guide

This guidebook describes the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, a 182 mile long-distance walk from Amroth, near Tenby, to St Dogmaels, north of Newport. The walk is divided into 15 clear sections of between 7 and 19 miles. The Pembrokeshire coast has been designated a National Park, such is it’s beauty, with soaring rugged cliffs, tranquil inlets and broad sandy beaches. With accommodation guide.

The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path

From Amroth to St Dogmaels

Author

Dennis and Jan Kelsall

Cover

Paperback - PVC

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852843786

Availability

Reprinted

Price

£12.95

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Front Cover (1)
Location Map (1)
Overview Maps (1)
Sample Routes (1)
Sample Photos (3)

Seasons

The route can be walked throughout the year. Accommodation may be more scarce in the winter months, but avoid high summer as it will be even more difficult to find!

Centres

Tenby, Stackpole Quay, Freshwater, Pembroke, Milford Haven, Dale, St Brides, Newgale Sands, St David’s, Whitesands Bay, Aber Castle, Strumble Head, Goodwick, Fishguard, Newport.

Difficulty

Straightforward walking, although the route does amount to an overall ascent of 30,000 feet!

Must See

Completing the trip! Outstanding coastal views, birdwatching and sea wildlife, unspoilt landscape (with the exception of Milford Haven and Fishguard), generally mild climate.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INTRODUCTION
The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path
An Outline of the Geology of the Region
A Brief History of the Area
Flora and Fauna
Walking the Path
When to Walk
Safety Precautions
Planning the Walk

THE ROUTE
1      Amroth to Tenby
        7.1 miles (11.4km)
2      Tenby to Stackpole Quay
        15.1 miles (24.3km)
3      Stackpole Quay to Freshwater West
        14.7 miles (23.7km)
4      Freshwater West to Pembroke
        18.6 miles (29.9km)
5      Pembroke to Milford Haven
        11.4 miles (18.3km)
6      Milford Haven to Dale
        10.7 miles (17.2km)
7      Dale to St Brides Haven
        15.4 miles (24.8km)
8      St Brides Haven to Newgale Sands
        12.8 miles (20.6km)
9      Newgale Sands to St Non’s
        9.6 miles (15.4km)
10    St Non’s to Whitesands Bay
        7.8 miles (12.6km)
11    Whitesands Bay to Aber Draw
        11.3 miles (18.2km)
12    Aber Draw to Pwll Deri
        9.7 miles (15.6km)
13    Pwll Deri to Goodwick
        10.4 miles (16.7km)
14    Goodwick to Newport
        11.5 miles (18.5km)
15    Newport to St Dogmaels
        16.1 miles (25.9km)

APPENDICES
A    Accommodation List
B    Distance Chart
C    Access Points
D    Useful Addresses and Telephone Numbers