Pembrokeshire Coast Circuit from Swansea

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The route · 8 stops

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Swansea
1 night
Wales' second city and the route gateway. Explore the National Waterfront Museum and Dylan Thomas's birthplace, then browse the covered market for Welsh cakes and laverbread.
Wales' second city and the route gateway. Explore the National Waterfront Museum and Dylan Thomas's birthplace, then browse the covered market for Welsh cakes and laverbread.
Park at the SA1 Waterfront or Quadrant car park. Swansea Market closes on Sundays.
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Gower Peninsula
1 night27m · 32 km from previous
Britain's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rhossili Bay's three-mile arc of gold sand and the tide-dependent walk to Worm's Head are the highlights. Three Cliffs Bay rewards those willing to walk 30 minutes from the car park.
Britain's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rhossili Bay's three-mile arc of gold sand and the tide-dependent walk to Worm's Head are the highlights. Three Cliffs Bay rewards those willing to walk 30 minutes from the car park.
Check tide tables before walking to Worm's Head; the causeway is passable for 2 hours each side of low tide only.
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Tenby
2 nights33m · 40 km from previous
Pembrokeshire's best-known town: a 13th-century walled harbour with pastel-painted houses. Take the ferry to Caldey Island monastery, walk to Barafundle Bay (20 minutes along the coast path), and swim off North or South Beach.
Pembrokeshire's best-known town: a 13th-century walled harbour with pastel-painted houses. Take the ferry to Caldey Island monastery, walk to Barafundle Bay (20 minutes along the coast path), and swim off North or South Beach.
Use the Salterns or North Beach park-and-ride in summer. The walled streets fill quickly and parking inside the town walls is very limited.
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Pembroke
1 night16m · 19 km from previous
Home to one of Wales' most formidable Norman castles and the birthplace of Henry VII. Day trips to Stack Rocks and the Green Bridge of Wales sea arch add coastal drama, and Manorbier Castle is 20 minutes east.
Home to one of Wales' most formidable Norman castles and the birthplace of Henry VII. Day trips to Stack Rocks and the Green Bridge of Wales sea arch add coastal drama, and Manorbier Castle is 20 minutes east.
Check MOD range schedules before visiting Stack Rocks and the Green Bridge; the approach road closes for live firing at Castlemartin.
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St Davids
2 nights36m · 43 km from previous
Britain's smallest city, tucked into a valley to shelter its medieval cathedral from Viking raiders. Two nights allow time for the cathedral, the Bishop's Palace ruins, a Ramsey Island boat trip, and a walk from Whitesands Bay to St Davids Head.
Britain's smallest city, tucked into a valley to shelter its medieval cathedral from Viking raiders. Two nights allow time for the cathedral, the Bishop's Palace ruins, a Ramsey Island boat trip, and a walk from Whitesands Bay to St Davids Head.
Book Ramsey Island trips with Thousand Islands Expeditions several weeks ahead in summer. Whale and dolphin sightings are common on the crossings.
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Fishguard
1 night26m · 31 km from previous
Lower Town's colourful harbour was the setting for the 1971 film of Under Milk Wood and still feels set-dressed for it. The town marks the Last Invasion of Britain (1797) with a tapestry in the Town Hall. The Preseli Hills are 20 minutes inland, with paths to the bluestone outcrops that supplied Stonehenge.
Lower Town's colourful harbour was the setting for the 1971 film of Under Milk Wood and still feels set-dressed for it. The town marks the Last Invasion of Britain (1797) with a tapestry in the Town Hall. The Preseli Hills are 20 minutes inland, with paths to the bluestone outcrops that supplied Stonehenge.
Stay in Lower Fishguard for harbour views rather than the upper town. The Royal Oak Inn, where the 1797 French surrender was signed, is worth a visit.
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Newport, Pembrokeshire
1 night10m · 12 km from previous
A small estuary town below Carn Ingli hillfort with views across Cardigan Bay. Newport Sands is an uncrowded beach beside the Nevern estuary. The Coast Path here is quieter than the south, with wild flowers covering the clifftops in May and June.
A small estuary town below Carn Ingli hillfort with views across Cardigan Bay. Newport Sands is an uncrowded beach beside the Nevern estuary. The Coast Path here is quieter than the south, with wild flowers covering the clifftops in May and June.
Walk up Carn Ingli for a 360-degree view. The path starts at the top of the lane behind the castle ruins; allow 90 minutes for the round trip.
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Swansea
1h 22m · 98 km from previous
The loop ends back in Swansea. Mumbles, on the western edge of Swansea Bay, is a good place for a final dinner; the seafront has several fish restaurants and a Victorian pier with sea views.
The loop ends back in Swansea. Mumbles, on the western edge of Swansea Bay, is a good place for a final dinner; the seafront has several fish restaurants and a Victorian pier with sea views.
The A40 via Carmarthen is the fastest route home; the A487 coastal road via Cardigan and Aberaeron is more scenic if you have time.

Pembrokeshire Coast Circuit from Swansea

The route · 8 stops

Swansea

Gower Peninsula

Tenby

Pembroke

St Davids

Fishguard

Newport, Pembrokeshire

Swansea

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