Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Angle to Pembroke

Description: Easy walking, mostly on the flat. The numerous estuarine inlets and sheltered bays are a haven for wildlife so pack binoculars and a bird book. The finale, Pembroke Castle is just magnificent.

Distance: 11 miles 18.5 km

Public Transport: The Coastal Cruiser walkers bus service covers the entire route. For timetables go to www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/coastbus (opens new window)

Refreshments: Nothing until you get to Pembroke where you have plenty of choice.

Nearest Tourist Information Centre: Pembroke Visitor Centre, The Commons. Tel 01437 776499. E-mail pembroke.tic@pembrokeshire.gov.uk (Open Easter to October)

Route:

• From Angle village, cut through the children’s playground and take a look at The Tower House, a medieval fortified tower.
• Turn right, over the bridge, and go back to the road
• Turn left along a superb tree lined lane that hugs the edge of East Angle Bay
• Continue on the path, through the woods, when the road runs out
• While you’re walking round the bay, keep an eye out for curlews and other waders.
• On the far side of the bay, you pick up another tarmac lane that you follow round to the Texaco refinery, which may feel incongruous amongst such lush countryside, but it’s fascinating nonetheless.
• You pass Fort Popton, built to protect the Royal Navy port at Pembroke Dock in Napoleonic times.
• The path now heads a little inland past Pwllcrochan church. Stop to take a look at the boardwalks & interpretation there.
• The path now meanders round the edge of the estuary, partly on and partly off the road until you reach Pembroke.
• If in doubt, follow the acorn symbols that indicate where the route goes

Attractions en-route: The Tower House at Angle. Pembroke Visitor Centre. Pembroke Castle.