The Wales Coast Path & hikes near and far
The start point for this walk was directly outside the Gwbert Hotel where the Wales Coast Path route runs alongside the roadway. Before starting out on the coast path route we took a detour to follow a public footpath which runs through the grounds of The Cliff Hotel. This path around the back of the …
After the stunning scenery of the South Pembrokeshire coastline it was a little difficult to be enthused about the next stages of the coast path between Angle Bay and Cleddau Bridge. In the maritime heyday of tall sailing ships the natural deep waterway of Milford Haven was renowned for its scenic beauty and famously described …
Continue reading Pembrokeshire walk 12. Angle Bay to Pwllcrochan
This walk covered the coast path and countryside of the Angle Peninsula in South Pembrokeshire. We completed this walk in March 2019 on a weekend of fine blue sky spring weather, perfect conditions for a coastal walk. Our start point was the beach car park at West Angle Bay which is situated at the end …
Continue reading Pembrokeshire Walk 11. Freshwater West and Angle
This circular walk starts from the village of Bosherston, to Broad Haven South and across to the St. Govan’s Headland and returning to the village by country lane. It’s an opportunity to enjoy another walk through the wonderfully scenic Stackpole Estate, following the trails around the famous lily ponds down to Broad Haven South dunes …
Continue reading Pembrokeshire Walk 8. Bosherston to St. Govan’s
This 5 mile circular walk starts at Stackpole Quay, covers 2 miles of coast path including 2 of the best beaches (Barafundle and Broad Haven South) on the Pembrokeshire coastline, then links with a nature reserve trail around the wonderful Bosherston lily ponds and Stackpole estate. Barafundle Bay is one of our favourite places in …
Continue reading Pembrokeshire Walk 7. Barafundle Bay & Stackpole estate
We returned to Pembrokeshire in mid October for our next walk from Freshwater East westwards to the National Trust site of Stackpole Quay.Our accomodation was again Rosedene Guest House near Pembroke. It’s a really nice guest house set in a peaceful, rural location, an ideal base to explore this part of South Pembrokeshire. It’s an easy drive …
Continue reading Pembrokeshire Walk 6. Freshwater East to Stackpole Quay
Our next walk was the section between Trewent Holiday Village at Freshwater East heading east to Manorbier. This was a return to Trewent Park as we had stayed there a few times in the distant past over 15 years ago. It’s a nice holiday village and Freshwater East Bay is exactly as we remember from …
Continue reading Pembrokeshire Walk 5. Freshwater East to Manorbier
This coast path walk in South Pembrokeshire started at Manorbier beach car park, to Lydstep Haven with a visit included to the secluded bay of Church Doors at Skrinkle Haven on the return walk. At Manorbier we set off from the car park down the sandy track leading to the wide scenic beach. The track …
Continue reading Pembrokeshire Walk 4. Manorbier to Lydstep Haven
Returning to Pembrokeshire to walk the next section of the coast path from Tenby to Lydstep Haven was really enjoyable in fine early autumn weather. We started this walk within the town’s medieval walls, passing the stone tower which sits high above South Beach and along The Esplanade. The pavement footpath here provides a superb …
Continue reading Pembrokeshire Walk 3. Tenby to Lydstep Haven
A leisurely day trip provides the opportunity to explore the wonderful resort town of Tenby, take a boat to nearby Caldey Island and to complete a link with sections of the official coast path route either side of Tenby. We have stayed in Tenby countless times over the years, so can claim to have probably …
