The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is a spectacular and distinctive coastal area. It’s Britain’s Only Coastal National Park, as it’s the only one of Britain’s 14 National Parks to be entirely coastal in nature...
186 miles of walkers paradise on both wild headlands and pristine beaches with picturesque towns and villages like Tenby, St Davids and Solva en route. Most people walk a little bit a time, coming back year after year to explore a bit more. If you want to do the whole lot, allow 15 days...
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A pristine environment, clean seas, very little population and lush vegetation makes for rich and varied habitats, most important of which are the Islands: Skomer, Skokholm, Ramsey, Grassholm and Caldey. Home to thousands of Puffins, Gannets and other sea birds. Dolphin, Porpoise and Whale watching boat trips are popular too...
Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Newport to Poppit
Description: A tough walk in wild surroundings. It’s quite a long way but there’s no easy way to tackle it apart from doing it all in one go. You can escape at the mid point at Ceibwr Bay but you need to walk inland to Moylgrove to pick up the bus. Cemaes Head is probably the best place in Wales for seal pup spotting in the autumn.
Distance: 14 miles 24 km
Public Transport: The Poppit Rocket walkers bus service covers the entire route. For timetables go to www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/coastbus (opens new window)
Refreshments: Pub’s and cafes in Newport. Cafe at Poppit. Chip shop and pubs in St Dogmaels.
Nearest Tourist Information Centre: Newport. 2 Bank Cottages. Tel 01239 820912 E-mail newporttic@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk
Route:
- From the centre of Newport, head north, down to the estuary.
- Walk inland, up river, to the bridge. Cross over and walk towards the sea along the far bank.
- Cross the golf links to the car park and out towards the headland.
- The path is reasonably level as it slowly gains height.
- There are a few interesting cliff features along here including natural arches and the impressive Witches Cauldron. The rocks around Ceibwr are severely folded too.
- Ceibwr Bay is a narrow pebbly inlet. It’s a perfect spot for a mid point rest. Head inland to Moylgrove if you’ve had enough. You can pick up the Poppit Rocket here.
- As you approach Cemaes Head, there are a number of inaccessible beaches. Dozens of grey seals give birth to fluffy white pups on these beaches between September and November.
- Round the corner of Cemaes Head to see the Teifi Estuary spread out in front of you. This is a really good place for porpoise and dolphin watching.
- Pick up a tarmac road down to Poppit Sands.
- At low tide, Poppit Sands extends almost to the cliffs on the far side.
- Carry on to St Dogmaels along the road to thec official start or finish point. The working flourmill and Abbey ruins are worth a visit.
- If in doubt, follow the acorn symbols that indicate where the route goes
Attractions en-route: Y Felin Mill in St Dogmaels. St Dogmaels Abbey (ruins). St Dogmaels Visitor Centre.
ID: 1545 Revised: 18/2/2009
