Walk 2 covers the section of Wales Coast Path between Redwick and Newport Wetlands. The start point is at Goldcliff, where parking is available at the end of the road near the seawall and along the roadside near Elm Tree Farm. The walk was split into 2 parts. First we headed east from Goldcliff, along …
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This circular walk heads north on the coast path from the beachfront at Broad Haven to Nolton Haven, returning to the start via quiet country lanes. Heavy overnight rain had given way to a much fresher day with sun and light cloud cover, very pleasant conditions for a coastal walk in November. We parked near …
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We returned to Marloes in October for our next walk in this series, to continue on the trail northwards to St. Brides Bay. We parked in a lay-by on the quiet country lane which leads from Marloes village towards the coast, fortunately it’s right opposite a gate for the link path which leads along fields …
Continue reading Pembrokeshire Coast Walk 19. Marloes to Broad Haven
Walk 18 in this series takes us to the westernmost point in South Pembrokeshire. It was our second walk in September as this time we headed westwards on the coast path around the Marloes Peninsula. Our start point was at Dale Beach Car Park, near the Boathouse Cafe. But it was only the pay and …
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We returned to Pembrokeshire on a fine September day to continue our next stage of the coast path, an 8 mile circular walk of Dale Peninsula. This walk starts at ‘The Gann’, the tidal estuary we had reached on Walk 16 , where at low tide a boardwalk provides a crossing point for about 4 …
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Our plans to make progress with a series of walks on the Pembrokeshire coast this year were thrown into disarray when the coronavirus / Covid-19 global pandemic resulted in the UK implementing a national lockdown in March 2020. In Wales non-essential travel was limited to 5 miles from a home address and activities such as …
Continue reading Pembrokeshire Coast Walk 15. Milford Haven to Sandy Haven
Our next walk on the Pembrokeshire coast path was from Pembroke to Milford Haven, which we completed in 2 stages. The first stage a ‘bridge to bridge’ 4 miles walk from Pembroke’s ancient stone arch Mill Bridge to the modern Cleddau Bridge and Burton Ferry, followed by an 8 mile afternoon ramble to Milford Haven. …
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The next stage of our coast path walks starts from St. Mary’s Church, Pwllcrochan near the Valero power station, and finishes at Pembroke town. It's a distance of six and a half miles on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. We had previously reached the beautiful church at Pwllcrochan on walk 12. There's a parking area near …
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Since starting out on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in Amroth, experiencing the magnificent scenery along every section of the South Pembrokeshire coastline had become the norm. In the maritime heyday of tall sailing ships the natural deep waterway of Milford Haven was renowned for its scenic beauty and famously described by Lord Nelson as the …
Continue reading Pembrokeshire Coast Walk 12. Angle Bay to Pwllcrochan
This next walk in our series, Walk 9, takes us from the ancient site of St. Govan’s headed westwards across a rugged and wild coastal landscape to the awesome natural rock feature known as 'The Green Bridge of Wales'. As this area is part of the Ministry Of Defence Castlemartin Range East, access is restricted …
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This walk starts in the tiny hamlet of Gwbert, directly outside the Gwbert Hotel where the Wales Coast Path runs alongside the roadway. Before joining the coast path we first took a detour on a public footpath which runs through the grounds of The Cliff Hotel nearby. A path leads around to the back of …
Walk 8 of this series starts from the village of Bosherston, joins the coast path at Broad Haven South beach then across to St. Govan’s Headland. It's a circular walk, returning to Bosherston by country lane. Starting in the village provides an opportunity to walk via the wonderfully scenic Stackpole Estate, following the trails around …
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Walk 7 in this series is a 5 mile circular walk which starts at the National Trust site at Stackpole Quay. Heading west for 2 miles on the coast path brings you to 2 of the best beaches (Barafundle and Broad Haven South) on the Pembrokeshire coastline, then links with a nature reserve trail around …
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In summer 2019 we toured the Canadian Rockies including the magnificent Banff National Park. The Park is renowned for its many hiking routes and we chose to spend a day on one of the most popular trails at Johnston Canyon. This trail is famous for some wonderfully scenic waterfalls flowing through a limestone gorge and …
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Our sixth walk of the Pembrokeshire Coast series starts at Freshwater East and heads westwards to reach Stackpole Quay. We stayed locally at the Rosedene Guest House a lovely guest house in the hamlet of Hodgeston. It’s set in a peaceful, rural location and an ideal base from which to explore this part of South Pembrokeshire. It’s …
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