Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is the only national park in Britain designated almost entirely for its coastline. The 186-mile Pembrokeshire Coast Path runs its full length, linking cliff tops, tidal coves, seabird islands and a cathedral city small enough to walk across in ten minutes.
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Simple sites within walking distance of the coast path, often field-only with basic facilities.
Quieter and usually cheaper than the coast strip, with a short drive to the beaches.
A National Trust beach with no road access; reached on foot from Stackpole Quay, roughly half a mile along the cliff.
No facilities on the beach itself; car park fills early in summer.
Official informationBritain's smallest city, built around its cathedral, and a good base for the peninsula walks.
Inland upland with prehistoric sites and far fewer people than the coast.
Scrambling, swimming and jumping along the tideline with a guide. The activity was commercialised on this coast and operators are plentiful.
Seasonal landing and round-island trips from Martin's Haven.
Sheltered launches around the north coast when the swell is up elsewhere.
Crab and lobster land at several small harbours along this coast.
Useful for restocking when your stay is off the main roads.
You do not need to walk all 186 miles. Most visitors pick a day section and use a bus or a second car to get back. The stretch between Stackpole Quay and Broad Haven South, and the St Davids peninsula loops, are among the most walked.
Cliff edges are unfenced in many places and the path is exposed to the weather. Check the forecast and carry more water than you think you need in summer.
Skomer, Skokholm and Grassholm hold internationally important seabird colonies. Puffins are present on Skomer roughly from April to late July, and boats run seasonally from Martin's Haven, weather permitting.
Landing places are limited and often sell out in advance, so book before you plan a day around it.
Every place on Outdoor Explorer sits near an independent stay you can book direct with the owner.
