Walks we love further away
There is stunning walking to be found further afield. Explore the Southern Pembrokeshire Coast Path around St David's and North to Cardigan or head for the hills inland....
Strumble Head
Start by taking in Strumble Head, one of Wales’ most iconic lighthouses – that’s the light we see flashing day and night from Cwm Connell. Take the coast path North and climb up the towering cliffs before heading inland and up Garn Fawr. The views from the top, North and South, are truly memorable. Head down the other side and take the network of footpaths back to the coast path to the South of Strumble before returning to the lighthouse where you started.
Stackpole Quay, Barafundle Bay & Bosherton
There can’t be a finer walk in South Pembrokeshire than the loop from Stackpole Quay. Start at picturesque Stackpole Quay and follow the coastline South to the magical Barafundle Bay before turning inland and walking by the lakes at Bosherton Estate before returning to Stackpole.
Porthgain to The Blue Lagoon
We love this short walk, especially with a visit to The Shed with it’s excellent fish & chips. Climb up the steep steps to the coast path out of Porthgain with it’s extraordinary brick works and walk the coast path towards Abereiddy along epic cliffs to The Blue Lagoon – an old slate quarry crystal blue in the sunshine. You can loop back inland or return the same way.
Llangrannog to Ynyes Lochtyn
Llangrannog is a lovely seaside village just over half and hour drive north in the county of Ceredigion. It is nestled in a narrow valley through which the River Hawken flows rapidly forming a waterfall down a steep ravine. You can park in the higher older village and return via the sandy beach with the lower village which was a small flourishing port. It has two pubs and two cafés to sustain you after your coastal adventure. On a clear day you can see across Cardigan Bay to the Lleyn Peninsula and there is a good chance of seeing seals and dolphins! On the beach are extraordinary rock formations including Carreg Bica, tooth of the giant Bica who as legend tells, split his tooth on the beach following a bad toothache. Ynyes Lochtyn is a three pronged peninsula – you will see why it is called the Elephant’s head!
A loop from Solva to Trelerw
The landscape to the South of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path changes as the cliffs soften and low lying island appear scattered off the coast. On this wonderful loop you have great views to Skomer and Skokholm islands – famed for their sea bird colonies. The Solva estuary itself is stunning with it’s golden sands and old port. The walking is relatively easy and this makes a good morning walk before lunch and an explore in St David’s.
