Wales Coastal Path
Wales Coastal Path
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The Welsh coastline has many contrasts and really does offer something for everyone. From cliff top strolls to estuarine wanders, picturesque fishing villages to vibrant cities, industrial heritage to unconquered castles, desolate windswept beaches to bustling seasides. The Wales Coast Path not only takes you through the Welsh landscape, it takes you through its heritage and its communities.The Pembrokeshire section is home to the iconic and world-class landscape of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and wildlife rich islands. The Path (which has National Trail status here) passes through some of Britain's most spectacular and breathtaking scenery, including 58 beaches and 14 harbours and the UK's smallest city - St Davids.
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Denver, CO360 contributions
Apr 2023
The costal path offers opportunities to stay high, or climb down to beaches and inlets. We walked for several days across different terrains and never felt bored. Parking can be a challenge, depending where you want to walk) but thee are lots of choices if you plan ahead.
Written May 17, 2023
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Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
A truly wild and wonderful coastline to explore for short and long walks, with stunning views of the sea crashing into granite cliffs. The paths are well set and maintained but you will need good footwear throughout and be prepared for strong winds some days. It felt safe on all three walks we went on, with the highlight being from Whitesands Bay to St Davids Head and beyond to Arthur's Quoit. Buses can take you to various spots along the Pembrokeshire Coast from St Davids.
Written November 16, 2023
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Brighton666 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
I love the Pembrokeshire coastal path. It can be quite flat around the St David's peninsula with occasional dips down to bays. Good for running as well. Some citizen science of coastal erosion is interesting. Dog walkers - please take your animal's poo home and don't leave bags on the footpath.
Written January 7, 2020
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Serenity201
Chertsey, UK228 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Camping at Caerfai Bay campsite we used the amazing coastal path a number of times with our dogs. I would recommend not for prams or small children. Dogs need to be on a lead as there are a number of sheer drop areas that they could accidentally fall from( our dog would have had I not pulled her back!). The views were amazing and invigorating.
Written August 5, 2020
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Andrew K
Oxford, UK1,276 contributions
Sep 2020
Stunning scenery, well maintained path and plenty of options for eating/drinks. Whilst we were staying in St Brides, we walked the path from Dale to Little Haven in various sections plus a section by St Davids. There are so many places you can park, walk to the path in 10 minutes, walk along it for a bit, then walk back along another footpath to your car. The scenery is stunning in most places
Written September 27, 2020
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Horsham, UK67 contributions
Aug 2022
Mostly well sign posted so easy to follow with grid references on gateposts along the way.
We walked a different section each day, using the half-hourly bus service to reach our starting points where they would have been rather a walk from where we were staying in St David's.
Beautiful purple heathers, the bright yellow gorze just coming into bloom, brackens, sloe berries in abundance, pink campion, yellow ragwort, to name only a few. A colourful landscape in amongst the limestone rocks, craggy outcrops.
Sheep grazing, cows, including some highland cattle and mountain ponies near St David's Head.
Spotted Grey seals and pups in some of the sheltered bays resting.
Unfortunately, we also saw the effect of Avian flu on gannets, two separate corpses had been washed up on the beach/shore. Not to be touched but report to the RSPB.
Numerous butterflies and moths including a female Oak Eggar, and a Magpie moth, supposedly both common but we had never seen them previously.
Take care as the paths are mainly on the edge of extremely steep cliff faces with sheer drops. Dogs should always be kept on a lead but not all that we saw were!
We walked a different section each day, using the half-hourly bus service to reach our starting points where they would have been rather a walk from where we were staying in St David's.
Beautiful purple heathers, the bright yellow gorze just coming into bloom, brackens, sloe berries in abundance, pink campion, yellow ragwort, to name only a few. A colourful landscape in amongst the limestone rocks, craggy outcrops.
Sheep grazing, cows, including some highland cattle and mountain ponies near St David's Head.
Spotted Grey seals and pups in some of the sheltered bays resting.
Unfortunately, we also saw the effect of Avian flu on gannets, two separate corpses had been washed up on the beach/shore. Not to be touched but report to the RSPB.
Numerous butterflies and moths including a female Oak Eggar, and a Magpie moth, supposedly both common but we had never seen them previously.
Take care as the paths are mainly on the edge of extremely steep cliff faces with sheer drops. Dogs should always be kept on a lead but not all that we saw were!
Written August 26, 2022
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Patrick A
Cedar Falls, IA109 contributions
Sep 2022
We started in Dale, taking a cab from Milford Haven. We used the Encounter Walking service which booked our rooms and took our luggage from place to place. We did things at a decent pace of 12-17 miles a day. There was one windy day from Broad Haven to Solva which was a bit nasty but overall we had a great time for a retired couple from Iowa.
Written November 14, 2022
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Jonathan C
Holmesfield, UK42 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
We completed a 7 mile walk from St. David’s to St Justinians lifeboat station. Great views and easy walking. Caught the bus back into St. David’s which made it easier. Not crowded and wide enough to social distance.
Written August 17, 2020
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trudesteiro
Nesna, Norway188 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Such a nice walk. Loved the views. The path was a bit demanding at times but all in all such a good hike. We walked from Newgale to St. Davids and used about for hours. The weather was really nice, and the path was well marked and gave us a lot of views on diffrent beaches, cliffs and and rockformations.
Written August 2, 2022
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traveller28
London, UK1,396 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Amazing views! Amazing scenery and a really lovely walk. Took the path from Solva down to St Davids and the views were lovely on a sunny day and a nice little hike too taking over an hour. Definitely recommend the path.
Written August 3, 2021
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How long did the walk take you to do? I'm keen to do it but can only find distance and no times online
Written May 1, 2021
Is there a visitor's centre / cafe that you can sit and look at the view?
Written July 9, 2019
Which town are you asking about? If it’s St. Davids, the town is very, very, small. You can walk from one end to the other in 5 minutes. The visitor center is in town and at least a mile from the coast.
Written July 9, 2019
Hello. What’s the address of the visitors centre in st David’s , or is there one in Pembrokeshire? I want a hat or T-shirt with the name of the area on it .. thanks.
Written July 7, 2019
The one I found is:
National Trust - St David's Visitor Centre & Shop, Captain's House, High St, St Davids SA62 6SD, UK
+44 1437 720385
Written July 7, 2019
Hello,
Is the Wales Coastal Path generally thought to be good for solo female travelers? I am a fit and experienced hiker. I am hoping to walk from lodging to lodging with a baggage transfer service over about a week in early June, and do a section of the northern part of the trail, probably north to south. (Trying to decide between the Coastal Path vs Offa's Dyke vs some other trail??)
Thank you!
Written January 30, 2019
I haven't done the luggage transfer part, and hence would not be able to comment on that part. The paths are beautiful and safe. You will have signs to guide you. Have a safe trip!
Written March 17, 2019
Hi, maria. What would you like to know about this attraction? Loved your review, we are considering to do the coastal walks, especially stayng in St. Davids as a base, would you recommend a good place to stay as a base.
Written September 22, 2018
We stayed in a cottage in the City and were able to walk to the coast from there. There are a number of local buses to visit further afield. We used St Brides Bay Cottages, which is run by a couple who are based in Solva. They were very helpful and our cottage was excellent. Last minute bookings are a quite a good way to save money, but of course you risk not finding the ideal place. We have used this method over a number of years and always ended up with a good cottage. Take your time to explore the rental market and it will pay dividends. Hope this is helpful.
Written September 22, 2018
Hello,
I am planning to walk the coast path (hoping to do it all) with my boyfriend either in April or September of 2019.
Is it easier to find hostels or campsites along the path? If willing to carry camp equipment. I assume camping is cheaper. This way would permit ourselves to eat at pubs more often than if we were staying in hostels or B and B.
I'm having trouble finding hostels and campgrounds online.
I guess I'm looking g about general suggestions of how to plan the accommodations.
Thank you.
Sarah
Written September 4, 2018
Hi Sarah,
We visit the area quite a lot and there always seems to be campsites along or close to the coastal path.
If you want to get them booked up ahead of time, perhaps try a website such as National Trail. If you select the South West Coast Plan and then 'plan your trip' you can select the option to show you all of the campsites along the path.
Good luck and enjoy!
Written September 17, 2018
Planning to visit wales in September and wanting to do some hiking. How would we get from town centres , ie Swansea or Cardiff to trails? Rent car, or tours or bus? Thanks for any suggestions.
Written May 11, 2018
It’s super easy from Swansea. The coastal path goes around the fringes of the town centre, near Swansea marina, which is within easy walking distance from the railway and bus stations.
Written May 21, 2018
A Tripadvisor member
Seattle, Washington
Hello! I am planning a trip here at the end of March. This is the place that is drawing me to Wales. I will be traveling alone I was wondering if you had any recommendations on where to stay in the area?
And if you visited anywhere else in Wales you would recommend?
Thanks for any info!
Written February 24, 2018
I agree with Spacehopper2000. After research, I went with a niece in Sept/Oct to St Davids, Tenby, and Crickhowell in Brecon Beacons (I was also very interested in Snowdonia but...).
I used all public transportation. St Davids took a little effort to get there but then the buses were great for allowing one-way hiking and putting all your energy into staying on the trails!
We stayed at St Davids Cross Hotel, Tenby's Premier Inn, and Gwyn Deri Bed and Breakfast on Mill Street in Crickhowell.
Have fun!
Written March 6, 2018
we're can I see the seals in Dec in this area .. been by the lagoon and just past .. didn't see any
Written December 30, 2016
Yesterday we saw two seals in a small body of water in St David’s area in Pembrokeshire. They somehow swam into the little inlet of water near the parked boats.
Written October 28, 2017
Location from Chester at David's hotel
Written December 28, 2016
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