A guidebook to 40 circular day walks in Pembrokeshire. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Preseli Hills and Daugleddau the walks are suitable for all abilities, from gentle strolls to more strenuous and demanding walks.

The walks range in length from 3–20km (2–12 miles) and take between 1–7 hours to complete, perfect for either a short stroll or a full day out.

• 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk
• Detailed information on refreshments, public transport and toilets is given for each walk
• Easy access from Cardigan, Haverfordwest and Tenby
• Local points of interest are featured including Carew Castle

Map key

Overview map

Introduction

The legacy of the past

The national park

Pembrokeshire’s coast

An unspoilt hinterland

Things to take along

Getting there

Getting around

Terrain and weather

Tides

A changing countryside

Using this guide

Walks along the coast

Walk 1 Amroth and Pleasant Valley

Walk 2 Manorbier

Walk 3 Bosherston and the Lily Ponds

Walk 4 Stackpole and the Lily Ponds

Walk 5 The Angle Peninsula

Walk 6 The Dale Peninsula

Walk 7 Marloes Sands and the Deer Park

Walk 8 St Brides and Musselwick

Walk 9 St David’s and St Non’s

Walk 10 Ramsey Sound

Walk 11 St David’s Head and Carn Llidi

Walk 12 Around Ynys Barry

Walk 13 Porthgain

Walk 14 Aber Mawr and Penmorfa

Walk 15 Aber Mawr and Aber Bach

Walk 16 Strumble Head

Walk 17 Dinas Island

Walk 18 Ceibwr Bay and Pwllygranant

Walks in the Preseli Hills

Walk 19 Foel Eryr

Walk 20 Foel Cwmcerwyn

Walk 21 Carn Menyn and the ‘Bluestones’

Walk 22 Foeldrygarn

Walks around the Daugleddau

Walk 23 Cresswell Quay and Lawrenny

Walk 24 Landshipping Quay

Walk 25 Little Milford Wood and the Western Cleddau

Walk 26 Minwear Wood

Walk 27 Blackpool Mill and Slebech Church

Rivers, woodland and a lake

Walk 28 Carew Castle and Mill

Walk 29 Kilgetty

Walk 30 Canaston Wood

Walk 31 Llawhaden

Walk 32 Great Treffgarne Mountain

Walk 33 Treffgarne Gorge

Walk 34 Llys-y-frân Reservoir

Walk 35 Ffynone Falls and the Dulas Valley

Walk 36 Cwm Gwaun

Walk 37 Coed Pontfaen

Walk 38 Mynydd Caregog and Carn Ingli

Walk 39 Pentre Ifan Nature Reserve

Walk 40 Cilgerran and the Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve

Appendix A Route summary table

Appendix B Useful information

Seasons

Pembrokeshire offers delightful walking at any time of the year but highlights include: spring flowers and countless seabirds; summer days on the beaches; autumn colours and seals. Winters are generally mild but snow occasionally visits high ground and coastal storms can be ferocious.

Centres

Tenby, Pembroke, Narberth, Haverfordwest, St David's, Fishguard, Cardigan

Difficulty

The routes, which range from 2 to 12 miles, are suitable for beginners or experienced hikers. There are some steep climbs and descents, and exposed cliff-tops require care, but navigation is not challenging.

Must See

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park has spectacular cliffs and superb beaches. Unspoilt inland gems including the expansive Preseli hills, the unfrequented upper Daugleddau, superb woodlands as well as fine churches, castles, industrial heritage sites and prehistoric relics.

January 2024

Walks 26 and 27

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