This walk started above Tenby North Beach, passing around the harbour, then up and around Castle Hill.

Tenby in the Welsh language is Dinbych-y-Pysgod or ‘Fort of the Fish’ and indicates the town’s origins as a medieval fishing port which developed around the harbour.

There’s a wonderful backdrop above the harbour of a picturesque streetscape of colourful townhouses, which is reproduced on many prints of Tenby.

Castle Hill is notable for the Victorian era monument to Prince Albert, as well as two lifeboat stations and Tenby Museum.

From St. Julian’s Street there’s a superb view across Castle Beach to St. Catherine’s Island and the Napoleonic era fort.

Continuing past the Imperial Hotel through an old stone archway onto South Parade, to the right is an impressive medieval stone tower. This is part of the impressive 13th century town walls, which are grade 1 listed and classed as among the most important surviving medieval walls in Britain.

On The Esplanade, there’s another ivy clad stone tower and the pavement provides superb views high above the South Beach.

Tower above South Beach at The Esplanade, Tenby

From The Esplanade the path leads down ramp footways onto South Beach. This mile long stretch of sand is a very popular spot for summer holidaymakers but much quieter on an early spring walk.

At the Penally end of the beach the path climbs to a headland where it’s worthwhile taking a moment at a vantage point to look back across the beaches.

A sandy path meanders through thick dune grass and leads towards the imposing rocks at Giltar Point. The coast path continues across fields, above rugged cliffs which slope away into the azure waters, beautiful scenery.

At Proud Giltar, there are stunning views of the coastline across to Caldey and St. Margaret Islands, the scenery complemented by the sound of waves breaking in a sheltered bay below.

The path continues along grassy clifftops, passing high above some unspoilt beaches in secluded coves.

The Lydstep Haven Holiday Park comes into view and the path proceeds through the site and down to the road along a wide shingle and sandy beach.

Along the beachfront road are some benches on the grass verge. A good opportunity to take a seat and enjoy the fine views across the impressive, scenic Lydstep Bay.

As Lydstep Haven is a holiday park there’s an on-site clubhouse for ‘residents and visitors only’. However, we stopped off here for refreshments and use of the toilet facilities, without being questioned. So worth a try to use the facilities, if you’re not rumbled as a passing coast walker!

Route Stats

Start ~ Tenby Harbour.

Finish ~ Lydstep Haven Beach.

Distance ~ ‘Point to point’ is 5.4 miles.

Total walk, returning to Tenby along the same route, is about 11 miles ‘there and back’.