Article · 6 Sept 2023
Walking in Pembrokeshire
40 circular walks in and around the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
By Dennis Kelsall, Jan Kelsall
Guidebook to 40 circular walks in Pembrokeshire in Wales. Routes take in the dramatic beauty of the national park and its coast, the Daugleddau and the Preseli Hills, while exploring wooded gorges, prehistoric hillforts and medieval castles. Walks range from 1 to 12 miles and route descriptions are accompanied by 1:50,000 OS map extracts.
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, CardiganDifficulty
The routes, which range from 1 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.ISBN
9781852849153
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Published
Published
11 Jan 2018
Reprinted
26 Jul 2021
Edition
Second
Pages
208
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.20cm
Weight
230g
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Overview
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Guidebook to 40 circular walks in Pembrokeshire in Wales. The routes, which range from 1 to 12 miles, take in the dramatic beauty of the national park and its coast, the Daugleddau and the Preseli Hills, while exploring wooded gorges, prehistoric hillforts and medieval castles.
Step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by 1:50,000 mapping. For each route, information is also given regarding parking and public transport options, as well as toilets and refreshments available along the way. The guide also includes a useful route summary table, plus information on tides, the terrain, and weather in the region.
This collection of walks includes something for everyone, from novices to experienced ramblers. None of the walks demand technical skill and, in good weather, pose few navigational problems. Whether following the coast, wandering the hills or exploring the valleys and woods, the walking everywhere is superb and will invariably reveal something unexpected along the way.
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Dennis Kelsall
Dennis and Jan Kelsall have long held a passion for countryside and hill walking. Since their first Cicerone title was published in 1995, they have written, contributed and illustrated over 50 guides to some of Britain’s most popular walking areas and have become regular contributors to various outdoor magazines. Their enjoyment of the countryside extends far beyond a love of fresh air, open spaces and scenery. Over the years Dennis and Jan have developed a wider interest in the environment, its geology and wildlife, as well as an enthusiasm for delving into local history, which so often provides clues to interpreting the landscape.
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Jan Kelsall
Dennis and Jan Kelsall have long held a passion for countryside and hill walking. Since their first Cicerone title was published in 1995, they have written around 35 guides to some of Britain’s most popular walking areas and have become regular contributors to various outdoor magazines. Their enjoyment of the countryside extends far beyond a love of fresh air, open spaces and scenery. Over the years Dennis and Jan have developed a wider interest in the environment, its geology and wildlife, as well as an enthusiasm for delving into local history, which so often provides clues to interpreting the landscape.
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