5-Day / 4-Night Challenging

From your point of arrival, use the public transport information we provide to make the journey to Amroth or Tenby. 

Amroth is a small, quiet seaside village at the southern tip of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, where a long shingle and sand beach marks the official start of the Coast Path. The beach, with its submerged prehistoric forest visible at low tide, offers a fascinating first glimpse of a coastline rich in history and natural character.

Tenby is one of the most characterful and beautifully preserved seaside towns in Wales. Enclosed by medieval walls and perched above two sweeping golden beaches, Tenby has been welcoming visitors since the Victorian era and shows no sign of losing its charm. With its colourful harbour, excellent restaurants and cafés, independent shops and a wealth of history to explore, it makes for a wonderful overnight stay.

This first hike offers a varied and beautiful introduction to the Pembrokeshire coast. The first few kilometres alternate between the shoreline, woodland and clifftop, with fine views out over Carmarthen Bay. Once past the little seaside resort of Saundersfoot, you follow grassy clifftop paths and wooded valleys before descending to the charming seaside town of Tenby.

After passing its golden beaches, the trail climbs back to the limestone cliffs. Keep an eye out for the remains of an old limestone kiln and a steep-sided blowhole before descending towards Lydstep beach. The trail then grows more rugged as it continues past Skrinkle Haven and skirting the Manorbier military range before returning to the cliff edge on the way to Manorbier Beach.

The trail quickly regains the clifftop and then continues along the sand dunes at Freshwater East and onwards to the lovely Barafundle beach. From Stackpole Head you drop down to the beach at Broadhaven South where the trail offers two options to Bosherston: a shorter route via the famous lily ponds, or, if the military range is open, a longer coastal route.

If the Castlemartin range is open, the coastal path leads past St Govan’s Chapel and across the flat clifftops to the Elegug Stacks and the Green Bridge of Wales, one of the most impressive natural arches in Britain, before heading inland towards Castlemartin. If the range is closed, the trail leads inland from Bosherston, skirting the edges of the firing range through farmland towards Castlemartin.

Both routes meet just past Merrion Barracks and continue to Castlemartin and on to the golden sands and expansive views of Freshwater West. From Freshwater West, a transfer brings you to your accommodation.

A transfer back to Freshwater West. Leaving the golden sands of Freshwater West behind, the trail feels rugged and remote as it follows the cliff edge all the way to Angle. There are several steep ups and downs along this stretch of the trail and some interesting signs of industry and watch towers. From Angle beach the route takes you around Angle, passing Chapel Fort and museum before returning to the village via the Old Point house Inn.

The steep ups and downs are behind you now as the trail leads out of Angle. Although today’s walk has a more industrial feel, the trail is actually quite remote as it leads through farmlands and forestry with occasional views across Milford Haven. The last part of the walk leads through the suburbs of Pembroke towards the impressive and majestic Pembroke Castle.

There are regular bus and train services from Pembroke. Your hosts can usually provide the most accurate local details, but if you need additional guidance, our team is happy to help.