The Majestic Pembrokeshire Coast (Wales)

Itinerary:

Day 1. Newport
Arrival Newport, Pembrokeshire, a small town at the mouth of the Afon Nyfer (River Nevern).

Day 2. Newport - Moylgrove Coastal - Newport
Take the included taxi to Moylgrove Coastal and then walk back to Newport in about 5.5 hours via the coastal path. You start from 150m high cliffs with spectacular views and finish on the flat Newport Sands at the mouth of the Afon Nyfer. Overnight in Newport
Walking: 15 km

Day 3. Newport - Fishguard
A hike of about 6 hours to the larger town of Fishguard. Walk around beautiful Dinas Island, in fact a peninsula, enjoying the richly coloured moors on the coastal hills. Overnight in Fishguard
Walking: 18 km

Day 4. Fishguard - Trefin
Today you walk mostly along the rugged rocky coast, and around Strumble Head. The rocks of the hinterland of Pembrokeshire provided the building blocks for the magnificent stone circle at Stonehenge. After about 6.5 hours, you reach the hamlet of Tref Asser and then take your included Taxi to the friendly village of Trefin, near the coast. Overnight in Trefin
Walking: 20 km

Day 5. Trefin
Return by included taxi to Tref Asser and continue along the coastal path from where you left it yesterday, passing some beautiful sandy coves in the lee of rocky cliffs. Hiking time: about 5.5 hours. Overnight in Trefin
Walking: 18 km

Day 6. Trefin - St. David's
From Trefin walk to Porthgain where you see the remains of the slate industry in Wales and continue along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path to White Sands Bay. Here you can take a bus for the short 2.5 km run to St. Davids, a pretty town hidden in the Alun Valley. Total walking time to St. David's is approximately 6.5 hours. Overnight in St. David's.
Walking: 19 km

Day 7. St. David's - White Sands Bay - St. David's
Take the included taxi to White Sands Bay and the coastal path continues to the fishing village of Solva. Below the cliffs are inaccessible beaches, populated by seals in the autumn. In Solva, take the bus back to St. David’s, walking time: 5.5 hours. You can also visit the bird-rich Ramsey Islands or do a Whale Safari (www.ramseyisland.co.uk). Overnight in St. David’s.
Walking: 19 km

Day 8. Departure
The tour ends after breakfast.

Practical information: ► The walks: You will walk between 13 and 18 km per day over beaches, cliffs, and (un)paved roads, with a height between 350 and 550 m. There are some short, steep climbs, but these are very well maintained. Sometimes, you will walk inland from the coastal path to reach your accommodation or bus stop. ► Getting about: Because the accommodation is a short distance from the coast, taxi transfers and the coastal bus is essential. On days 2, 4 & 5 taxis are included. Days 6 & 7 you will use the bus for the short distance between White Sands Bay - St Davids (403 Celtic Coastal) and between Solva - St Davids (T11). Buses run April-September only + no buses on Sundays or Bank Holidays. If your stay in St Davids falls outside of these times, a taxi will be required and is to be organised locally by the walker (we provide full details of local taxis). The Coastal Bus (eg Poppin Rocket and Puffin Shuttle) travels up and down the coast between villages. You usually overnight for two nights in each destination, and the walking programme is formulated to tie in with the bus schedule. The rides last 10-30 minutes. The advantage of this is that you can easily insert a day of rest, or walks can be shortened in case of bad weather. ► Getting there: Nearby airports are Cardiff or Bristol. Cardiff is the closest airport, an approx. 4hr 35 min journey away from the starting point of Newport via train and bus. You will have to take a bus from the airport to Rhoose (bus 905) train station and then train to Haverfordwest, changing at Bridgend with a final bus to Newport (412/T5). Alternatively you could take the T9 bus from Cardiff airport to Cardiff, then take a train to Haverfordwest from Cardiff Central and then take the 412/T5 bus to Newport. Journey time approx. 5 hrs. Train: The nearest railway station to the start point is Goodwick, there are daily services there but they are not frequent. It is then a short bus journey from Goodwick to Newport on the T5 bus. To get back to Cardiff from St David's: take the 411 bus to Haverford West and then train either to Cardiff Central or to Rhoose via Bridgend. Plan your train journey here: www.nationalrail.co.uk

Nessesary equipment: sturdy walking boots and walking socks (with a change of socks in rucksack), small rucksack/day pack, 1 x water bottle with 1 litre capacity, insect repellent, sun glasses, sun hat, sun block/cream, compass, torch, first-aid kit

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