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.

Updates to the Second Edition

August 2007

Tenby
The Tourist Information Centre has moved from the Croft to Ruabon House, South Parade, Tenby 01834 845040, and is now run by the National Park.

Llanstadwell to Milford Haven
Construction of LPG terminal facilities on this stretch of coast has caused occasional temporary disruption to the path. Any temporary diversions necessitated by the work are signed locally and information is available from the National Park offices on 0845 345 7275.

Herbrandston to Dale
Improvements to tidal crossings now mean that Sandy Haven can normally be crossed 2½ hours either side of low tide and Pickleridge can be crossed 3½ hours either side of low tide.

Castlemartin
There are no refreshment facilities between Bosherston and West Angle, the pub shown on some maps having closed.

For accommodation at Castlemartin contact Emma Stewardson, The Old Rectory (marked as West Farm on older maps), Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire SA71 5HW. Grid Ref: SR 911985. Tel: 01646 661677. email: emma@torcastlemartin.freeserve.co.uk, website: www.theoldrectoryweb.com. She also offers camping facilities and a pick-up service if necessary.

Accommodation is no longer available in the area at Chapel Farm or Gupton Farm.

Accomodation List

Trefin Youth Hostel -pg 237

The YHA no longer run this hostel and it has become The Old School Hostel, still providing budget accommodation but now with singles, doubles and twins as well as dormitory accommodation.

Phone no: Now 01348 831 800
e mail: oldschoolhostel@btconnect.com
New Address

The Old School Hostel
Ffordd-yr-afon
Trefin
Haverfordwest
Pembs
SA62 5AU