Opened in 1970, the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path was the first National Waymarked Trail in Wales. This remarkable trail extends from Amroth in the south to St Dogmaels in the north, covering almost 300 km or 186 miles of stunning coastline. On your journey, you’ll witness sandy bays, dramatic limestone cliffs, and diverse coastal flora and fauna. You’ll also see signs of human history from the Neolithic era to the present, all set in some of Wales’s most beautiful coastal landscapes.
This 8-day self-guided walking tour covers the section of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path from Amroth to Dale, covering just over 117.4 km or (73.2 miles).
Important: Distances and ascent may vary slightly each day, depending on the location of your accommodations.
Prices / Dates
Price: £939 per person sharing
Single Supplement: +£350
Solo Traveller Supplement: +£120
Tour Dates: 1 April to 15 October
Tour Grade: Moderate
Accommodation: Guesthouse or B&B
Included / Excluded
- 7 nights bed & breakfast
- All accommodation is pre-booked in approved family-run guesthouses or B&Bs with all rooms en-suite.
- Maps and all route notes
- GPX Tracking Files for each day
- Details on restaurants and places of interest to visit along the way.
- Luggage transfers daily while you walk.
- Travel details to your first accommodation and at the end of the tour for you onward journey
- 24-7 Emergency Telephone support
- Public transport to the beginning of the tour and back at the end
- Packed Lunches
- Evening Meals
- Drinks & Snacks
- Personal Equipment
You will take public transport to the start of your adventure in Amroth, and we will provide you with all the details you require to get to your first accommodation. Or, you can check out and plan your own travel as part of the buildup to your adventure on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.
The best airports to arrive into are, Cardiff being the closest, but you can also fly to Bristol - Birmingham or Manchester and take a train to your first destination.
Remember, we will do all this planning for you at no extra charge, all we need is your arrival and departure destinations.
The first section of the trail takes you through a short section of woodland, one of the very few sections of woodland that you are going to encounter on any day’s walk along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. You will have great views across to Caldey Island, follow the promenade through Saundersfoot, a popular spot for windsurfing. Visit the ruins of the 13th Century Tenby Castle and walk along the golden sandy beach of Lydstep Haven. Overnight stay is in Lydstep or Tenby.
Distance: 21. km / 13.2 miles, Ascent: 680 m / 2040 ft.
Approximate walking time: 7/8 hrs.
From Lydstep the trail takes you up over the Skrinkle Haven Sea Cliffs where you will be rewarded with some stunning views back over yesterday’s trail and ahead to Manorbier Castle and beyond to the East and West Moor Cliffs.
You will walk through the sand dunes of Freshwater East and a chance to stop for lunch in the National Trust Boathouse Tearoom. Your day finishes in the small village of Bosherston. Overnight stay in Bosherston.
Distance: 20 km / 12.5 miles, Ascent: 695 m / 2085 ft
Approximate walking time: 7/8 hrs.
Today the trail passes the Castlemartin military range and on certain days of the year, they will be on active training duties, if this is the case you will have to make and extra 2 km detour. Full details of training days and detour will be included in your tour package.
For the first section of the trail, we have decided to take you away from the coast to follow the Wales Coastal Path through farmland for approximately 5 km to meet to Pembrokeshire Coastal Path at Merrion and continue as normal. The trail descends to meet the coast at Freshwater West and then climbs steadily to take you up onto the sea cliffs at Trewent Point. A beautiful 5 km section now awaits you and offers some of the finest views of the day. Your day finishes in the charming village of Angle situated in a sheltered valley of East Angle Bay on the Milford Haven Waterway. Short transfer to your overnight stay in Pembroke.
Distance: 22 km / 13.75 miles, Ascent: 675 m / 2025 ft
Approximate walking time: 7/8 hrs
An easier walking day today that leads you out from Angle along the coast by Angel Bay. If you are a wildlife enthusiast or a nature lover, this section will not disappoint.
The trail continues around the headland by some of Pembrokeshire industry which remains generally hidden from view. As you approach Pembroke, views of the impressive Pembroke Castle will come into sight. The castle is definitely worth a visit, be aware. There is an entry fee. Overnight stay is in Pembroke.
Distance: 19.2 km / 12 miles, Ascent: 365 m / 1095 ft
Approximate walking time: 6/7 hrs.
From Pembroke, the path crosses the Pembroke River at Mill Bridge giving extensive views of the castle and Pembroke River. Through a riverside woodland where you will see the remains of old limestone quarries which provided the stone for the castle walls. You will skirt the villages of Neyland and Llanstadwell and out into the open countryside through fields at Hazel and Beach. You will have great views of the waterway back towards Pembroke and the Cleddau Bridge. Overnight stay is in Milford Haven
Distance: 20 km / 12.5 miles, Ascent: 430 m / 1290 ft
Approximate walking time: 7/8 hrs
You have two river crossings today with the aid of a low bridge, you will have to cross at low tide, or you will have to make detours. (Tidal times will be included in your tour notes.)
The trail takes you out of Milford Haven on a beautiful coastal path that overlooks Milford Haven and into the beautiful Cobh of Sandy Haven. Here you have to make a crossing over a low bridge and once over the trail. leads you around by Little and Great Castle Head, Watch House Point and into the sandy beach of Aber y Gann. This is a great area for birdwatching. Once over the causeway follow the trail into Dale. Overnight stay is in Dale or Marloes.
Distance: 15.2 km / 9.5 miles, Ascent: 290 m / 870 ft
Approximate walking time: 5 /6 hrs
After breakfast, your walking adventure on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path will come to an end. We will supply you with full travel details to get to your next destination.
Why not check our Pembrokeshire Coast 6-Day self-guided walk tour. Or be really adverntuaaus on our 12-Day Pembrokeshire Coastal Path
