Walk, wheel or scoot through accessible Pembrokeshire

If you need to avoid areas with steep inclines or steps, if you or someone in your group uses a wheelchair or mobility scooter, has limited walking abilities, or is bringing a pushchair, there are plenty of easy-access routes, viewpoints, attractions, and beaches throughout Pembrokeshire - so, pop on your coat, grab a bottle of water and let’s go!

Our top 6 accessible walks in Pembrokeshire

We have put together this selection of our favourite accessible walks – but Pembrokeshire has such a great range of options that we could never include them all. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority has a handy Access for All [https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/things-to-do/access-for-all/] hub that you can refer to for an even bigger range of accessible walks, viewpoints and beaches.

Welsh Wildlife Centre & Teifi Marshes

One of the best wetland sites in Wales, this nature reserve and adventure playground near Cilgerran offers a great family day out. It has trails for all abilities, indoor and outdoor activities, and opportunities to see diverse wildlife and migrating birds in a range of habitats all year long.

• Parking: Accessible parking options are outside the main building.

• Walks: There is a 3km wheelchair walk through the Teifi Marshes to Old Cardigan Bridge.

• Facilities: Accessible toilets can be found on the ground floor in the visitor centre.

• Food & Drink: Access to Glasshouse Café is available by lift.

Llys-y-frân Lake

Open all year round, with a visitor centre, adventure playground, café, campsite, walking and cycling trails, and facilities for a range of water sports on the lake, this vast country park offers something for everyone, whatever your access needs.

• Parking: Accessible parking options in the main car park.

• Walks: There is a 2.4km accessible walk on Eastern Reservoir.

• Facilities: Accessible toilets can be found adjacent to the car park and in the visitor centre.

• Food & Drink: There is an easy-access café at the visitor centre.

Brunel Trail, Neyland

Originally a railway, this trail is now a beautiful walking and cycling route that will get you from Neyland Marina to Johnston on a traffic-free path that is reasonably flat with just some occasional gentle gradients.

• Parking: Accessible parking options at Westfield Pill, under the bridge.

• Walks: This is just a 1km accessible walk that is signposted ‘Celtic Trail Route 4’.

• Facilities: Accessible toilets can be found at Neyland Marina.

• Food & Drink: There is an easy-access café at Neyland Marina.

St Govan’s Head

This is a great accessible walk that gets you close to the chapel itself while enjoying the fantastic views along the coast. The path from the car park to the old coastguard station has been surfaced and provides a mostly level walk. This walk is on the Castlemartin firing range and is closed when in use, so make sure you check for notices before visiting.

• Parking: Accessible parking at the St Govan’s Chapel car park.

• Walks: This is just a 1.8m accessible walk.

• Facilities: The nearest toilets are in Bosherton about a mile away.

• Food & Drink: Food & Drink: There is no café, so take whatever you need with you on the walk.

Newport Parrog to Iron Bridge

This short but lovely walk is accessible to all. It winds alongside the River Nevern on a purpose-built rolled stone path, with facilities at either end and even the opportunity for a spot of birdwatching.

• Parking: Accessible parking options at Parrog, or there is roadside parking at Iron Bridge.

• Walks: There is a 1km accessible walk, and the path is predominantly flat.

• Facilities: Accessible toilets are available at either end of the route - at the Long Street car park in Newport and at the Parrog car park.

• Food & Drink: Morawelon Waterfront Café is an easy-access café bar and restaurant on the Parrog.

Haroldston Chins

With magnificent views over St Brides Bay, Ramsey Island and the St David’s Peninsula, this walk offers easy access in the beginning with a tarmacked surface before becoming slightly rougher once you head past the second viewpoint.

• Parking: A small car park at the start of the walk with accessible spaces.

• Walks: There is a 1.3km easy access walk or a 3.4km walk that is steeper.

• Facilities: There are no toilets. The nearest toilets are at Broad Haven car park and Nolton Haven car park, both under 2 miles away but seasonal.

• Food & Drink: There is no café, so pack a picnic and stop along the way to enjoy the view out to sea.

Pembrokeshire beaches for everyone

Many of the award-winning beaches you can visit in Pembrokeshire allow easy access via concrete ramps or slipways, and some have specially designed Beach Wheelchairs available to hire. You can find a map detailing these options here.

Plan ahead to make the most of your inclusive and accessible walk

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority has further Walks for All to explore and supports the Walkability Project to help everyone enjoy the best walks in the area with a dedicated project coordinator who can offer advice and training before you set off.

The Outdoor Accessibility Guidance from Sensory Trust exists to make outdoor places, spaces, routes, and facilities more accessible so they can be enjoyed by everyone. Local organisations are encouraged to provide as much clear and helpful information as possible to help you plan ahead and support inclusive outdoor experiences. Whilst every effort is made to keep information up to date, it is always advisable to contact the necessary organisations or find an access guide online before you set off so you can be fully aware of how accessible a walk is going to be for you and all members of your party. As a well-known Spaniard once said “to be prepared is half the victory.”