North Pembrokeshire Coast Walk
North Pembrokeshire Coast Walk
North Pembrokeshire Coast Walk
7 Days Starting in Newport and ending in St Davids
Visiting: Newport, Saint Dogmaels, Fishguard, Abereiddy, Whitesands Bay, St Davids, Solva
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W06NP
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Physical rating:
Medium, Moderate
Age range:
12 to 99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path stretches a staggering 299km along the South Wales coastline from St Dogmaels in the north to Amroth in the south. The area was first designated a National Park in 1952 with the famous path itself becoming the first national trail in Wales when it opened in 1970. The trail makes for incredibly scenic hiking, with contrasting landscapes ranging from the wild remote headlands of the north to the legendary castle ruins and rock sea pillars of the south. Dotted along the coastline you'll find traditional fishing villages barely touched by tourism, tiny hidden coves and pristine sandy beaches.This self-guided twin centre walking holiday takes you on a discovery of the dramatic yet untouched cliffs of the northern section of the Pembrokeshire Coast Trail. You begin in Newport, a small yet vibrant town flanked by Carningli mountain and the Nevern estuary with its gorgeous sandy shores. It's the perfect base to explore the northernmost trail - the most challenging section of the Coastal Path but also the most rewarding. Follow roller coaster cliff top routes, dipping in and out of small coves, with guillemots, fulmars and razorbills soaring overhead - and with luck, catch a glimpse of bottlenose dolphins too! From Newport, you go to charming St David's, Britain's smallest city and the birthplace of Wales' patron saint. Our walks here are more gentle, taking you over undulating cliffs to sandy beaches, pretty coves and sleepy harbour villages. Private transfers are provided to and from the walks in order to fulfil the walking itinerary.Your accommodation has been carefully picked to ensure the very best of Welsh hospitality, with warm welcomes, full Welsh breakfasts and comfortable ensuite rooms guaranteed. You stay on a bed and breakfast basis throughout so there is ample opportunity to take advantage of the cosy pubs and excellent restaurants the region has to offer.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Newport
Location: Newport
Meals Included: No Meals
There's time to settle into your cosy B&B before your briefing with local
partner, Ewan and Laura.
Day 2 : St Dogmaels To Newport
Location: Saint Dogmaels, Newport
Meals Included: Breakfast
We take you to the pretty riverside village of St. Dogmaels, the official
starting point of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Today's walk is challenging
with frequent steep climbs but you're rewarded with spectacular views over to
Cardigan Island. At Ceibwr Bay, pass the Witches' Cauldron (Pwll-y-Wrach), a
blow hole connected to the sea by a narrow passage, with a nearby stream
disappearing underground to empty into the 'cauldron'.
Day 3 : Fishguard To Newport
Location: Fishguard, Newport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Setting off from picturesque Fishguard, it's another wonderful walk today,
following an undulating path into secret coves backed by surprisingly verdant
valleys. The cliffs on this section may not be as high as the previous day's
but they are just as untamed and rugged. There's the option to extend the
walk to Dinas Head - the breeding ground for herring gulls, razorbills and
guillemots.
Day 4 : Abereiddy To Whitesands
Location: Abereiddy, Whitesands Bay
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start the day in Abereiddy and the acquamarine waters of the Blue Lagoon, a
disused quarry pit flooded by the sea. Then it's exhilarating walking over
remote and panoramic cliffs to the open heathland of St David's Head, an
atmospheric headland composed of volcanic rocks, prehistoric remains and
craggy tor topped hills. We meet you at the beach of the appropriately named
Whitesands and take you to delightful St David's, home for the next 3 nights.
Day 5 : Whitesands To St Davids
Location: Whitesands Bay, St Davids
Meals Included: Breakfast
Follow the path from Whitesands Bay to St Justinian's, a small harbour with
its lifeboat stations dramatically nestled in the low cliff face. There are
spectacular views of Ramsey island as far as Pen Dal-aderyn, the most western
point in Wales, then the vast expanse of St Bride's Bay dramatically opens up
before you.
Day 6 : Solva To St Davids
Location: Solva, St Davids
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a private transfer to the pretty harbour village of Solva, follow the
Solva River to the coast and the stunning natural sea arch at Gewni Island.
There are tremendous views of unspoilt cliffs and beyond, to the islands of
Skomer and Skokholm. Continue to St Non's Bay and the panoramic ruins of St
Non's Chapel, said to be the birthplace of St David himself, before returning
to the city for your final night.
Day 7 : Leave St Davids
Location: St Davids
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart St Davids after breakfast
What's Included
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6 nights twin-centre accommodation in 3 and 4 star hotels
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All breakfasts
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Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
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Route directions and mapsÂ
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Luggage transfers between hotelsÂ
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Walking transfers
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Map case
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Meals
6 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 0 dinners.
What's Not Included
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Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
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Travel insurance
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Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
Accommodation
CNAPAN B&B, NEWPORTThe family run Cnapan in the centre of Newport takes its unusual name from a Celtic form of medieval football which was played every Shrove Tuesday between the men of Newport and the men from neighbouring Nevern. Set in a traditional Welsh cottage, this pretty B&B boasts lovely sunny gardens to the rear, a cosy lounge with wood burning stove and a licensed bar. The recently renovated bright and airy bedrooms all come with ensuite bathrooms with shower.Extra nights: Please contact us for details. TY BOIA, ST DAVID'SYou're guaranteed a warm Irish-Welsh welcome by owners Steve and Orla at the Ty Boia B&B, with hot drinks and freshly baked treats at check in! Just a stone's throw from St David's famous cathedral and the shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants in this tiny city, the breakfasts here are of great repute locally, with Steve and Orla making their own preserves, marmalade, seasonal compote, soda bread and Glamorgan Sausages for their guests.The bedrooms here are contemporary and comfortable, and decorated with local woollen fabrics and artwork.Extra nights: Please contact us for details.
Food
All Breakfasts are included throughout.Try out traditional local country pubs for lunch or enjoy a picnic in the countryside. Sample local cuisine such as cawl, Welsh rarebit, laverbread, Welsh cakes, bara birth and the Glamorgan sausage. These dishes are regarded as symbols of Welsh food.
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If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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