Coast paths

Pembrokeshire Coast Path

Wales's first National Trail runs almost entirely inside the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, from St Dogmaels in the north to Amroth in the south.

Facts checked 2 November 2026 against the sources listed at the end. Britlens is independent: see our editorial policy.

Cliffs and a sandy cove on the Pembrokeshire coast
Photo: Ввласенко, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The path at a glance

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is 186 miles (299 km) long and was opened in 1970, the first National Trail in Wales. [1] It starts at St Dogmaels and ends at Amroth. [2] The route is well waymarked, but National Trails still advise carrying a guidebook or map. [1]

It is now also part of the longer Wales Coast Path.

The 15 sections

Sections and distances as listed by National Trails, read 2 November 2026 {nt-pemb-route}
SectionDistance
St Dogmaels to Newport15.5 miles (25.7 km)
Newport to Fishguard12 miles (19.3 km)
Fishguard to Pwll Deri9 miles (14.5 km)
Pwll Deri to Porthgain12 miles (19.3 km)
Porthgain to Whitesands10 miles (16.1 km)
Whitesands to Solva13 miles (20.9 km)
Solva to Broad Haven12 miles (19.3 km)
Broad Haven to Martin's Haven11 miles (17.7 km)
Martin's Haven to Dale10 miles (16.1 km)
Dale to Neyland16 miles (25.7 km)
Neyland to Angle16 miles (25.7 km)
Angle to Freshwater West10 miles (16.1 km)
Freshwater West to Broad Haven (south)10 miles (16.1 km)
Broad Haven (south) to Skrinkle Haven11 miles (17.7 km)
Skrinkle Haven to Amroth14 miles (22.5 km)

The first section is the hardest: frequent very steep hills and no services between Poppit and Newport Sands, so carry food and water; National Trails suggest splitting it with a break at Moylgrove. [2]

Barafundle Bay, a sandy beach backed by dunes and wooded headlands in south Pembrokeshire
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Tides, ranges and remote stretches

  • Tidal crossings: between Dale and Neyland there are two tidal crossings; check the tide tables to avoid long detours by road. [2]
  • Military range: between Freshwater West and Broad Haven (south) much of the coast is restricted because it is a firing range. [2]
  • Remote coast: Angle to Freshwater West has no roads, houses or amenities and mostly no mobile signal. [2]
  • Busiest stretch: Skrinkle Haven to Amroth, around Tenby, with views of Caldey Island. [2]
Skomer Island seen across the water from the Marloes peninsula
Photo: Manfred Heyde, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

When to go

Spring is best for migrating and breeding birds and wild flowers; autumn for migrating birds and seal pups. In summer single-night accommodation can be hard to find, so book well ahead. [1]

Our Pembrokeshire coast guide covers St Davids, Tenby and boat trips to the islands.

Ruined arches of the Bishop's Palace at St Davids
Photo: Niki.L, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Quick answers

How long does the Pembrokeshire Coast Path take?

National Trails lists 15 sections of 9 to 16 miles, so walking it all takes about two weeks at one section a day. [2]

Where does it start and finish?

At St Dogmaels in the north and Amroth in the south. [2]

Related guides

Sources

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  1. Pembrokeshire Coast Path (opens in new tab), National Trails, read 2 November 2026
  2. Pembrokeshire Coast Path: route (opens in new tab), National Trails, read 2 November 2026