5-Day / 4-Night Gentle

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 village has a handful of pubs and cafés, and the beach itself, 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. Starting from the quiet little village of Amroth, the opening kilometres are fairly easy as the trail alternates between the shoreline, woodland and clifftop, with fine views out over the waters of Carmarthen Bay. Once past the little seaside resort of Saundersfoot, the trail follows grassy clifftop paths and wooded valleys with regular ups and downs, revealing secluded coves, limestone cliffs and glimpses of Caldey Island, before descending to the golden sands of the charming seaside town of Tenby.

Passing the last of Tenby’s golden sand beaches, the trail climbs back to the clifftops and follows grassy paths along the limestone cliffs, revealing small signs of industrialisation from centuries past that once gave this coastline a quite different character. Keep an eye out for the remains of an old limestone kiln and an impressive steep-sided blowhole before descending to Lydstep beach. The trail then climbs back to the clifftops and the path grows more rugged as it continues past Skrinkle Haven, skirting around the Manorbier military range before returning to the cliff edge on the way to Manorbier Beach.

Starting at the beach just below the impressive castle at Manorbier, the trail quickly regains the clifftops. Take time to admire the dramatic strata, ridges and fissures in the sandstone cliffs, which display a striking range of colours. The trail continues along the sand dunes at the back of Freshwater East before climbing to the clifftops towards Stackpole and the lovely Barafundle beach. From Barafundle the path climbs back to the clifftop, continuing along Stackpole Head before dropping down to the beach at Broadhaven South. From there 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 past St Govan’s Chapel, hidden in a cleft in the cliffs.

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