Pembrokeshire Coast Path Walking Holidays
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is regarded as one of the world’s finest long-distance walking trails. National Geographic ranked it second in the world’s top ten long-distance paths. This dramatic stretch of coastline forms the UK’s only coastal National Park, making it ideal for self-guided coastal walking holidays in Wales.
- Nights
- 2 to 18 Nights
- Distance
- 15.1 to 182 miles
- Location
- West Wales
- Difficulty
- Easy to Moderate – Moderate to Challenging
- Season
- Mar to Oct
- Price from
- £275
Highlights
Walking Pembrokeshire, the UK’s Only Coastal National Park
- UK’s Only Coastal National Park
- Walk Britain’s only coastline designated a National Park.
- Barafundle Bay
- Golden sands regularly ranked among the UK’s best.
- St David’s Cathedral
- Visit Britain’s smallest city and its remarkable 12th century cathedral.
- Whitesands Bay
- Cairns above the beach mark the traditional departure point of St Patrick.
- Medieval Tenby
- Walled harbour town linked to Henry Tudor’s historic escape.
- Skomer Island
- Puffins and seabird colonies in spring and summer.
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path
At 186 miles, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path winds through hidden coves, rugged headlands and sweeping sandy beaches that are best discovered on foot. The ever-changing light and sea air define this coastline, where seals, dolphins and seabirds thrive along dramatic cliffs and quiet inlets. Colourful harbour towns such as Tenby, Fishguard and St David’s offer contrast to the wild stretches between them.
Celtic Trails has been organising self-guided walking holidays here for over 30 years. With family roots in the region, our knowledge of the path, its accommodation and its seasonal character is extensive and personal.
Walking Through Nature
In spring, the clifftops are carpeted with wildflowers, sea campion and bluebells, while summer brings flowering gorse and heather across the headlands. The path passes through a remarkable range of habitats including dune systems, saltmarsh, heathland and ancient coastal woodland. Offshore islands such as Skomer and Ramsey support internationally significant seabird colonies, and fulmars, cormorants and guillemots nest along the cliffs.
Atlantic grey seals can be seen throughout the year. In autumn they haul out onto quiet beaches to pup, while dolphins and porpoises are frequently sighted below the cliffs. Thanks to its National Park status, the Pembrokeshire coastline remains protected, varied and rich in wildlife in every season.
Path Walkthrough
This is a coastal walk in the truest sense. The route follows clifftop paths, sandy beaches, dunes and rugged shoreline, with only occasional diversions inland. Where the path turns away from the sea, walkers encounter woodland tracks, heathland, surfaced paths and a short section along the former Saundersfoot railway line, complete with tunnel.
In places the clifftop sections are demanding, rising and falling in steady succession. These stretches can be strenuous underfoot, though they reward walkers with wide coastal views and dramatic scenery. Elsewhere the walking is flatter and more gentle in character, creating a varied and satisfying long-distance journey.
“I chose Celtic Trails, they were extremely patient and helpful with my many inquiries ahead of time….”
Writing about our Pembrokeshire Coast Path walking holiday.
Choose Your Walk
Our Pembrokeshire Coast Path Itineraries
Amroth to St Dogmaels
186 miles (299.3 km)PCP1S-N
From £2,605 Per Person
PCP2S-N
From £2,310 Per Person
From £2,050 Per Person
Amroth to Herbrandston
75 miles (120.7 km)From £990 Per Person
From £825 Per Person
Sandy Haven to St Dogmaels
110 miles (177 km)PCP4S-N
From £1,745 Per Person
PCP5S-N
From £1,440 Per Person
Sandy Haven to St David's
48.5 miles (78.1 km)PCP8S-N
From £875 Per Person
St David's to St Dogmaels
61.5 miles (99 km)From £985 Per Person
6 Nights Moderate to Challenging
PCP10S-N
From £840 Per Person
St Dogmaels to Amroth
186 miles (299.3 km)PCP1N-S
From £2,625 Per Person
PCP2N-S
From £2,370 Per Person
From £2,045 Per Person
St Dogmaels to Sandy Haven
110 miles (177 km)PCP4N-S
From £1,765 Per Person
PCP5N-S
From £1,450 Per Person
St Dogmaels to St David's
61.5 miles (99 km)From £1,005 Per Person
6 Nights Moderate to Challenging
PCP10N-S
From £855 Per Person
St David's to Sandy Haven
48.5 miles (78.1 km)PCP8N-S
From £890 Per Person
Herbrandston to Amroth
75 miles (120.7 km)From £1,000 Per Person
From £905 Per Person
Gateway to Pembrokeshire Short Break
15 miles (24.1 km)PCP-TNB1
From £385 Per Person
St Brides Bay - Spectacular Beaches and Wildlife
34 miles (54.7 km)PCP-BDB1
From £595 Per Person
St. David's - Heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
20 miles (32.2 km)PCP-SDB3d
Dog FriendlyFrom £715 Per Person
PCP-SDB3
From £605 Per Person
PCP-SDB1d
Dog FriendlyFrom £535 Per Person
PCP-SDB4
From £450 Per Person
PCP-SDB1
From £395 Per Person
PCP-SDB2
From £275 Per Person
Newport - Dramatic Coastal Hideaway
15 miles (24.1 km)PCP-NPB2d
Dog FriendlyFrom £695 Per Person
PCP-NPB2
From £615 Per Person
PCP-NPB1a
From £465 Per Person
3 Nights Moderate to Challenging
PCP-NPB1b
From £445 Per Person
Key Information
- Good standard accommodation at a mixture of guesthouses, farmhouses, local inns and B&Bs with en-suite or private facilities
- Breakfast
- Luggage transfers
- Personal transfer between accommodation and path that form a part of our standard package
- Route planning
- Walk pack including Trail Guide and mapping, itinerary, accommodation directions and route notes, lunch and dinner information, restaurant recommendations and holiday planning details
Customise your trip?
All our non single centre Pembrokeshire holidays can be walked north to south, as well as south to north. Looking for different mileages or a different number of nights? Please contact us to discuss how our itineraries can be adjusted to meet your specific needs.
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1291 689 774
Pembrokeshire Coast Path Client Reviews
4.8/5 based on 172 reviews
"Celtic trails was very responsive when we needed help along the path. I would say that all of the logistics are taken care of, the team is incredibly responsive, and the pricing is reasonable."
"The celtic Trails back-up makes doing a long-distance walk stress free and enjoyable."
"I absolutely loved our trip. It was planned perfectly and everything went off without a hitch. I do wish Celtic Trails had provided online downloadable maps but I was able to find most of the trails on AllTrails, otherwise it would have been difficult at times, navigating the path."
"Responsive and felxible. Thorough, value for money"
"Amazing experience w/o worry of luggage transfers."
"Very well organised and professional"
"Organised, responsive, comprehensive information"
"Everything worked perfectly, the B&B`s were all very nice (the taxi drivers, too :) ) and the info guide was very helpful! We had a fantastic vacation and we are looking forward to hiking the rest of the trail with Celtic Trails."
"light touch, well designed"
Hand-Picked Accommodation: Comfort Along the Way
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Points of Interest
The Wales Coast Path
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path forms part of the 870-mile Wales Coast Path, which traces the entire Welsh coastline. While our standard Pembrokeshire itineraries are typically walked south to north, the Wales Coast Path as a whole is traditionally followed from north to south. Further information can be found on our dedicated Wales Coast Path page.
Following Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion offers similar routes across beaches albeit with more remote sections of coast, as well as tiny fishing villages and the university town of Aberystwyth. From here, follow the path onward to the Carmarthenshire - for quaint villages, coastal castles and miles of sweeping shoreline.
St. David's
Britain’s smallest city, granted its status because of its cathedral, St David’s feels more like an attractive coastal village with a rich religious and cultural heritage. The 12th century cathedral and the ruins of the Bishop’s Palace form the focal point of the city and are well worth exploring.
St David’s lies slightly inland from the main path and features on the northern sections of our Pembrokeshire Coast Path itineraries. It is an excellent place to spend a rest day.
Skomer Island
Skomer and neighbouring Skokholm are among the most important wildlife sites in Britain. In spring, the island is carpeted with bluebells and sea campion, while puffins, guillemots and Manx shearwaters gather in large numbers along the cliffs.
Boat trips depart from St Martin’s Haven, near Marloes Sands between Sandy Haven and Broad Haven, making it possible to visit the island during your walk.
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Customise your trip?
All our non single centre Pembrokeshire holidays can be walked north to south, as well as south to north. Looking for different mileages or a different number of nights? Please contact us to discuss how our itineraries can be adjusted to meet your specific needs.
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1291 689 774
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