Short Pembrokeshire Coast Path With Accommodation Before and After (7 days)
Duration: 7 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: More than 20 km per day
Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m ascent per day
> Complete the best part of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in 5 days
> Enjoy the wild and rugged coastline of Wales
> Accommodation before, on and after the Pembrokeshire Coast Path included
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path was officially opened in 1970 and was the first national footpath in Wales. The official path is 300 kilometers, or 186 miles, and runs from Amroth to St Dogmaels. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is part of the Wales Coast Path, which is 1400 kilometers, or 870 miles, long and runs along the entire coast of Wales. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path passes through 58 beaches and 14 harbors. The total ascent and descent over the entire length of the path are approximately 10668 meters, which is almost as high as Mount Everest.
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is a long-distance walk in Wales. The entire route is 300 km long, or 186 miles, and leads you through some of Britain's most breathtaking coastal landscapes in around two weeks. You will walk almost entirely through the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - Britain's only coastal park. If two weeks is too much for you, you can also choose to walk the best part in 5 days.
> Enjoy the wild and rugged coastline of Wales
> Accommodation before, on and after the Pembrokeshire Coast Path included
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path was officially opened in 1970 and was the first national footpath in Wales. The official path is 300 kilometers, or 186 miles, and runs from Amroth to St Dogmaels. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is part of the Wales Coast Path, which is 1400 kilometers, or 870 miles, long and runs along the entire coast of Wales. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path passes through 58 beaches and 14 harbors. The total ascent and descent over the entire length of the path are approximately 10668 meters, which is almost as high as Mount Everest.
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is a long-distance walk in Wales. The entire route is 300 km long, or 186 miles, and leads you through some of Britain's most breathtaking coastal landscapes in around two weeks. You will walk almost entirely through the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - Britain's only coastal park. If two weeks is too much for you, you can also choose to walk the best part in 5 days.
Itinerary
Day
1
Arrival in Solva
Today, you will arrive in Solva. You can take some time to explore the village and, most importantly, rest well in preparation for tomorrow’s hike.
The Cambrian Inn (Solva)
Day
2
Solva to St. Davids
Duration: 06:08 h
Distance: 19.3 km
Ascent: 190 m
Descent: 170 m
Today you start at Caerfai Bay, a small sandy beach. Then you'll pass the harbor of Porth Clais. Here you will find a small café for a coffee and plenty of benches to enjoy the view. The path leads you past the Natural Rock Arch, a rock arch created by eroded limestone.
Glendower B&B (St. Davids)
Day
3
St. Davids to Abercastle
Duration: 07:20 h
Distance: 27.1 km
Ascent: 350 m
Descent: 410 m
The trail starts at St. David's Head, a headland near the beach. Here you have beautiful views over the Irish Sea. You then pass Blue Lagoon, a former slate pit with deep blue water. The path leads you along Traeth lyfn, a beautiful sandy and rocky beach surrounded by towering cliffs.
Garn Isaf Guesthouse (Abercastle)
Day
4
Abercastle to Fishguard
Duration: 07:41 h
Distance: 27.9 km
Ascent: 480 m
Descent: 430 m
The path takes you past various pretty bays. You'll then pass Strumble Head Lighthouse, which is located on a small island just off the coast. This lighthouse was built in 1908 to mark the dangerous stretch of the coast between Ireland and Wales. You can visit the lighthouse by crossing a small suspension bridge. The path continues to Carregwastad, a memorial stone marking the spot where the French landed during the last invasion of Britain in 1797.
The Ferryboat B&B (Fishguard)
Day
5
Fishguard to Newport
Duration: 05:28 h
Distance: 19.6 km
Ascent: 360 m
Descent: 390 m
Today you start at Fishguard Fort, which was built between 1781 and 1785 after the American hijacker Black Prince invaded the harbor when locals refused to pay £1,000 ransom for a confiscated boat. Later, in 1797, the fort repelled an invasion by the French with a single cannonball. The path continues and after a short, steep ascent, you have a wonderful view over Pwllgwaelod towards Cwm-yr-Eglwys.
The Golden Lion Hotel (Newport)
Day
6
Newport to Cardigan
Duration: 07:46 h
Distance: 27.7 km
Ascent: 540 m
Descent: 560 m
Today is probably the best part of the entire walk. The surroundings are a lot rougher and wilder. There are some challenging sections on this part, but this will be rewarded with beautiful views. The path takes you past Witch's Couldron, where the water is green, which is quite unusual.
The Black Lion Hotel (Cardigan)
Day
7
Departure from Cardigan
After a hearty breakfast in your hotel in Cardigan, your Pembrokeshire Coast Path adventure comes to an end. We hope you've had an unforgettable experience exploring this trail and we look forward to welcoming you back!
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