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Pembrokeshire Coast

Explore cliff-top trails, sandy beaches and wooded estuaries in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, in south-west Wales.

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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park covers most of the coast of Pembrokeshire, in south-west Wales. Established in 1952, it is the only national park in the United Kingdom made up largely of coastal landscapes. Its coastline stretches about 260 miles, from rugged cliffs and sandy beaches to wooded estuaries, inland hills and moorland. The park has four sections: the south coast around Caldey Island, the Daugleddau estuary, the St Bride’s Bay coast and its islands, and the Preseli Hills.

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is a 186-mile National Trail from Amroth in the south to St Dogmaels in the north. The route has about 35,000 feet of total ascent and descent, so plan your walk around the effort you want to take on. Tenby and Saundersfoot are resorts on the south coast. Skomer and Ramsey are among the offshore islands, important for seabirds. In spring, razorbills and guillemots nest at Elegug Stacks. Check access before visiting military-use areas such as Castlemartin Training Area. The park suits trips focused on walking, beaches or a mix of both, with four distinct areas to explore.

Pembrokeshire Coast in five

Walk a section of the coast pathThe Pembrokeshire Coast Path runs 186 miles from Amroth to St Dogmaels. Local coastal buses let you walk one way and ride back.Coast path
Plan Skomer for spring or early summerPuffins nest on Skomer Island from about April to July. Day boats leave Martin's Haven in season, weather permitting, and landing is limited.
Check tides for beaches and headlandsSome beaches and rock paths are cut off at high tide. Read the tide table before walking round a headland.
Keep dogs under control near livestockMany cliff fields have sheep and cattle, and some beaches ban dogs in summer. Check the park's guidance before you set off.Dogs on the coast path
Coming by ferry from Ireland? Check the ETAVisa-exempt visitors need an approved UK ETA before they travel, including on the ferry routes from Rosslare. Irish citizens are exempt, so check the UK government page for other exceptions.UK ETA explained

Things to do in Pembrokeshire Coast

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Landmark · Pembrokeshire CoastSouth Bishop Lighthouse on Emsger

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Historic site · Pembrokeshire CoastLlys yr Esgob, Tyddewi / St Davids Bishop's PalaceThe spiral staircases are very narrow, so take care and skip the climb if it is not comfortable for you.

Beach · Pembrokeshire CoastWhitesands BayBring coins for the toilets, which have been reported to charge 40p; parking is paid too.

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Need to know

Entrance: Free; pay-and-display parking at many beaches Read more
Permits: None for walking; Skomer needs a landing on a day boat
Season: Year-round; puffins about Apr–Jul
Nearest town: St Davids, Tenby, Newport
Getting there: Trains to Tenby, Haverfordwest or Fishguard via Swansea

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JanuaryRain16 rainy daysHigh9°Low6°Stormy
FebruaryRain15 rainy daysHigh9°Low6°Wet, windy
MarchRain17 rainy daysHigh9°Low6°Quiet
AprilRain13 rainy daysHigh11°Low7°Puffins arrive
MayPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh13°Low10°Puffins, flowers
JuneRain13 rainy daysHigh15°Low13°Puffins, long days
JulyRain14 rainy daysHigh17°Low14°Busy beaches
AugustRain17 rainy daysHigh17°Low15°Busy beaches
SeptemberRain17 rainy daysHigh16°Low14°Warm sea, calmer
OctoberRain18 rainy daysHigh14°Low12°Seal pups
NovemberRain19 rainy daysHigh12°Low9°Wet, windy
DecemberRain20 rainy daysHigh10°Low8°Stormy

Average daily high and low in Tenby, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Before you go to Pembrokeshire Coast

Stays on the coastSt Davids, Tenby and Newport basesCheck availability

Coast and wildlife boat tripsSea cruises and island landingsCompare tours

eSIM for the coast pathTide and bus times where signal dropsRead the guide

Insurance for coastal walksCover for falls and cancelled boatsRead the guide

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Rules for Pembrokeshire Coast, checked

Follow the Countryside Code: leave gates and property as you find them, keep dogs under control and in sight, and take litter home.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
Park byelaws apply on land the authority owns or leases, about 2% of the park, and cover things like fires, vehicles and dogs.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source

Plan around Pembrokeshire Coast

All of Wales

Cardiff, Eryri and entry rules

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The capital, the usual gateway from the east

Read the guide Eryri National Park

The north Wales mountains, a long cross-country drive

Read the guide Ireland

Ferries link Fishguard and Pembroke Dock to Rosslare

Read the guide Trains, buses and cars

Rail to Tenby, then coastal buses

Read the guide Travel insurance

Cover for coastal walking and cancelled boats

Read the guide UK ETA explained

Who needs one and how to apply

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Pembrokeshire Coast FAQ

When can you see puffins on Skomer?

From about April to July, when they come ashore to nest. By early August most have left for the open sea.

Is there an entry fee for Pembrokeshire Coast National Park?

No. Entry is free. You pay for parking at many beaches, boat trips and some sites such as Carew Castle.

How long is the Pembrokeshire Coast Path?

186 miles, from Amroth in the south to St Dogmaels in the north. Walking it all takes most people 10–15 days.

Where should I stay in Pembrokeshire?

St Davids for the wild north-west and Skomer boats, Tenby for beaches and trains, Newport for the quieter north coast.

How many days do you need in Pembrokeshire?

Three days covers a section of the coast path, a beach or two and a boat trip. A week lets you link Tenby in the south with St Davids and the north coast; public transport is thin, so a car or the coastal buses decide how far you get.