Walk the dramatic cliffs, sandy coves, and hidden bays of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail, one of Wales’ most iconic long-distance walks. Stretching 290km (180 miles), with over 10,500m of ascent, from Amroth near Tenby to St Dogmaels by Cardigan, the trail showcases breathtaking coastal scenery, wildlife-rich reserves, historic harbours, and medieval towns, with a sense of journey from south to north along Pembrokeshire’s rugged shoreline.

Suitable for walkers of most abilities, the route typically takes around two weeks to complete. The trail is divided into 14 stages between 15 and 27km (9–17 miles), with abbreviated descriptions for those walking north to south, and alternate paths to avoid high tide sections and military range closures. There is a separate map booklet containing OS 1:25,000 mapping and route line.

• 14 stage-by-stage descriptions of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path from Amroth to St Dogmaels, including abbreviated north-to-south options and alternate routes for high tides or restricted areas
• Clear step-by-step directions supported by 1:100,000 Ordnance Survey mapping and a separate 1:25,000 map booklet with the route line for precise navigation
• Each stage includes distance, estimated walking time, terrain notes, and highlights such as Tenby, St Davids, Strumble Head, and Poppit Sands
• Handy trek planner showing accommodation, refreshments, public transport, and facilities along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
• Practical advice on planning, preparation, and walking safely along coastal paths with cliffs and tidal sections
• Compact guidebook format designed to fit easily into a jacket pocket or rucksack for on-trail convenience

Plan your adventure along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path with confidence and enjoy two weeks of stunning coastal scenery, wildlife, and Welsh heritage with this comprehensive guidebook.

Author Highlight

“The Pembrokeshire Coast Path offers some of the finest walking in Britain; mile after mile of ever-changing natural beauty, where the juxtaposition of land and sea creates a special magic that few long-distance trails can match. Its twisting nature, often presenting a panorama along unbroken lines of cliff, can also tantalisingly conceal the next tiny cove or valley, where each turned corner reveals something new. The majority of the way is along an unspoiled, open coast and the few towns and villages encountered offer plenty of interest.”

- Dennis and Jan Kelsall, author of The Pembrokeshire Coast Path 

Route summary table

Overview map and profile

Map key

Trek planner

Introduction

Planning your trip

Which way to walk

How long will it take?

Not enough time to do it all?

Detours to avoid high tide

Military ranges

When to walk           

Getting there and back

Accommodation

Transport along the route

Facilities en route

Things to do before and after the walk

Walking holidays and baggage transfer

Passports, visas and currency

What to take

Planning day by day

Using this guide

Mapping and GPS

Weather forecasts

Finding your way

Health, safety and emergencies

Taking your dog

Communications

Language

All about Pembrokeshire

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path

A geological overview

Man in the landscape

Plants and wildlife

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path

Stage 1           Amroth to Skrinkle Haven

Stage 2           Skrinkle Haven to Broad Haven

Stage 3           Broad Haven to West Angle

Stage 4           West Angle to Pembroke

Stage 5           Pembroke to Sandy Haven

Stage 6           Sandy Haven to Westdale Bay

Stage 7           Westdale Bay to Little Haven

Stage 8           Little Haven to Solva

Stage 9           Solva to Whitesands Bay

Stage 10         Whitesands Bay to Aber Draw

Stage 11         Aber Draw to Pwll Deri

Stage 12         Pwll Deri to Goodwick Sands

Stage 13         Goodwick Sands to Newport Parrog

Stage 14         Newport Parrog to St Dogmaels

Appendix A    Useful contacts

Appendix B    Accommodation along the route

Appendix C    Grid refs for PCP access points

Appendix D    Glossary of Welsh place names

Seasons

The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path 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. Highlights include spring flowers and countless seabirds breeding on cliffs and islands. Summer days on beaches exploring rock pools can be idyllic, while autumn brings woodland colours and pupping seals. Winters are generally mild, but rain and coastal storms can be ferocious.

Centres

Amroth, Saundersfoot, Tenby, Pembroke, Milford Haven, Solva, St David's, Fishguard, Newport and St Dogmaels.

Difficulty

35,000 feet of ascent in 180 miles over 14 days is a challenge requiring reasonable fitness and thoughtful planning and preparation. However, nothing is overly demanding with common sense and basic navigation being the main skills required.

Must See

With few large towns and little industry, Pembrokeshire's coast is largely unspoiled, leaving much of it feeling wild and remote. The walk brings a succession of expansive strands, spectacular cliffs and secluded bays, with traces in the landscape telling the story of past settlement and industry.

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