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.

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate – Moderate to Challenging
Distance: 15.1 to 182 miles
Nights: 2 to 18 Nights
Location: West Wales
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.

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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….”

Dominique Browning

Travel Section, New York Times

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)

18 Nights Moderate
PCP1S-N
From £2,605 Per Person
16 Nights Moderate
PCP2S-N
From £2,310 Per Person
14 Nights Moderate to Challenging
PCP3S-N
From £2,050 Per Person

Amroth to Herbrandston

75 miles (120.7 km)

7 Nights Moderate to Challenging
PCP6S-N
From £990 Per Person
6 Nights Moderate to Challenging
PCP7S-N
From £825 Per Person

Sandy Haven to St Dogmaels

110 miles (177 km)

12 Nights Moderate
PCP4S-N
From £1,745 Per Person
10 Nights Moderate
PCP5S-N
From £1,440 Per Person

Sandy Haven to St David's

48.5 miles (78.1 km)

6 Nights Moderate
PCP8S-N
From £875 Per Person

St David's to St Dogmaels

61.5 miles (99 km)

7 Nights Moderate to Challenging
PCP9S-N
From £985 Per Person
6 Nights Moderate to Challenging
PCP10S-N
From £840 Per Person

St Dogmaels to Amroth

186 miles (299.3 km)

18 Nights Moderate
PCP1N-S
From £2,625 Per Person
16 Nights Moderate
PCP2N-S
From £2,370 Per Person
14 Nights Moderate to Challenging
PCP3N-S
From £2,045 Per Person

St Dogmaels to Sandy Haven

110 miles (177 km)

12 Nights Moderate
PCP4N-S
From £1,765 Per Person
10 Nights Moderate
PCP5N-S
From £1,450 Per Person

St Dogmaels to St David's

61.5 miles (99 km)

7 Nights Moderate to Challenging
PCP9N-S
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)

6 Nights Moderate
PCP8N-S
From £890 Per Person

Herbrandston to Amroth

75 miles (120.7 km)

7 Nights Moderate to Challenging
PCP6N-S
From £1,000 Per Person
6 Nights Moderate to Challenging
PCP7N-S
From £905 Per Person

Gateway to Pembrokeshire Short Break

15 miles (24.1 km)

3 Nights Easy to Moderate
PCP-TNB1
From £385 Per Person

St Brides Bay - Spectacular Beaches and Wildlife

34 miles (54.7 km)

4 Nights Moderate
PCP-BDB1
From £595 Per Person

St. David's - Heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path

20 miles (32.2 km)

4 Nights Moderate
PCP-SDB3d
Dog Friendly
From £715 Per Person
4 Nights Moderate
PCP-SDB3
From £605 Per Person
3 Nights Moderate
PCP-SDB1d
Dog Friendly
From £535 Per Person
3 Nights Moderate
PCP-SDB4
From £450 Per Person
3 Nights Moderate
PCP-SDB1
From £395 Per Person
2 Nights Moderate
PCP-SDB2
From £275 Per Person

Newport - Dramatic Coastal Hideaway

15 miles (24.1 km)

4 Nights Moderate
PCP-NPB2d
Dog Friendly
From £695 Per Person
4 Nights Moderate
PCP-NPB2
From £615 Per Person
3 Nights Moderate
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
Email: walk@celtic-trails.com

Pembrokeshire Coast Path Client Reviews

4.8/5 based on 205 reviews

"I enjoyed the Pembrokeshire coastal path in its entirety. The scenery was beautiful and varied."

A Celtic Trails walker

July 2026

"Great way to reconnect with Wales and to share experiences with friends and relatives. Walking this beautiful path was a complete immersion of nature; calm environment, at my own pace, with many opportunities for delightful encounters with like-minded people. Walked with Celtic a number of times and very happy to recommend - my holiday was very well planned and organized."

Richard

July 2026

"St David's was a lovely and wonderful place. Walking holidays allow us to see different corners of the world and to spend time outdoors. The trip had a tremendous impact on our health and well being. It was truly a wonderful summer break. We loved it and hope to get back out there again."

A Celtic Trails walker

July 2026

"Celtic Trails created a custom-made route choice based on our time and physical condition and desire for wide open beautiful spaces. Our holiday felt really good value and Celtic had good knowledge of places to stay, to eat and transfers so we could fully enjoy this glorious region."

Emma Pearson

July 2026

"The team was so knowledgeable, highly professional, efficient, responsive, friendly and flexible. The walk made us very happy! We loved Wales. The people were great, the senary was gorgeous. We've had many adventures, this was one of the very best. We enjoyed every minute. Thank you!"

Will Martins, Nashville, TN USA

June 2026

"Celtic Trails made it easy to book with and responded quickly to feedback. Improves your mental as well as your physical health."

A Celtic Trails walker

June 2026

"The bookings were smooth and easy. We had more consistent accommodation than some folks we met who were using different services. We were stronger toward the end and came home feeling good rather than worn out. We enjoyed opportunity to be on our own in the open air, with beautiful views and very little pressure except to be back for supper."

Jeremy, USA

June 2026

"Brilliant service, response to email questions was quick and thorough. excellent organisation really good choices of accommodation. We loved the walking and the sense of achievement whilst enjoying beautiful scenery. We'll be back to walk another section of the Pembroke coastal path."

Steve Alexander

June 2026

"Celtic Trails is a very professional company; everything is well organised. The accommodation is of high quality and you receive excellent information including maps, directions, and dinner recommendations. Its a beautiful part of the world, the costal paths were lined with wildflowers and teeming with wildlife."

Andrew, West Suffolk

June 2026

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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.