Pembrokeshire Coast Path, 2nd; British Walking Guide: planning, places to stay, places to eat; includes 96 large-scale walking maps

by Jim Manthorpe and Henry Stedman

• ISBN13: 9781905864034
• ISBN10: 1905864035
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2007-12-01
• Publisher: Trail Blazer Pubns

Summary

This 186-mile National Trail through the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in south-west Wales is renowned for unspoilt sandy beaches, secluded coves, tiny fishing villages and off-shore islands rich in bird and marine life. This is some of the best coastal walking in Britain. * 96 walking maps 1:20,000 (3-1/8 inches to 1 mile) the largest-scale maps available. *Unique mapping features walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest. * Includes day walks and short breaks. * Practical information for all budgets what to see, where to stay, where to eat: pubs, B&Bs, hotels, campsites, hostels.

Author Biography

Jim Manthorpe is a writer and photographer whose wide hiking experience covers not only many parts of Britain but also Scandinavia, the Alps, the Himalaya, the Pyrenees and Patagonian Chile.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Planning Your Walk

About the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, History - How difficult is the Pembrokeshire Coast Path? (route finding) - How long do you need?

Practical information for the walkerAccommodation (camping, bunkhouses and hostels, bed and breakfast) - Food and drink (drinking water, buying camping supplies, pubs)(Aside: Beer)- Money - Other services - Walking companies (accommodation booking, baggage carriers, self-guided holidays, group/guided walking tours)

BudgetingCamping - Bunkhouses and hostels - B&Bs - Extras(Aside: Information for foreign visitors)

When to goSeasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter) - Temperature - Rainfall - Daylight hours

ItinerariesandPlanning map- Which direction? - Village and town facilities - Suggested itineraries(Asides: Highlights of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path - the best day and weekend walks; Walking with dogs)

What to takeKeep it light - How to carry it - Footwear (boots, socks, extra footwear) - Clothes(Aside: Cheaper alternatives)- Toiletries - First aid kit- General items - Sleeping bag - Camping gear - Travel insurance - Maps - Recommended reading (general guidebooks, flora and fauna field guides)

Getting to and from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path(Aside: Getting to Britain)National transport (rail, coach, car, air) - Local transport -Public transport map

Further informationTrail information - National Parks - Tourist information - Organizations for walkers

Minimum Impact Walking and Outdoor Safety

Economic impactBuy local(Aside: Food for thought)- Support local businesses - Encourage local cultural traditions and skills(Aside: The state of the farmed countryside)

Environmental impactUse public transport whenever possible --Never leave litter(Aside- The lasting impact of litter)- Erosion - Respect all wildlife - Outdoor toiletry - Wild camping(Aside - Your ecological footprint)

AccessRight to roam - Rights of way(Aside: National Parks and the honey pot issue)- Waymarking - The Country Code - Lambing

Outdoor safety– Avoidance of hazards - Mountain safety - Weather forecasts - Water - Biting insects - Hypothermia - Dealing with an accident

The Environment And Nature

Conserving Pembrokeshire: Countryside Council for Wales, Voluntary organizations, Beyond conservation

Flora and faunaMammals - Reptiles - Birds - Wild flowers, grasses and other plants - Trees, woods and forests

Route Guide and Maps

Trail mapsScale and walking times - Up or down? - Accommodation - Other features

Pembrokeshire Coast Path: Kilgetty – Kilgetty to Amroth –

Amroth – Amroth to Tenby – Wiseman’s Bridge – Saundersfoot –

Tenby – Tenby to Manorbier Bay – Penally – Lydstep – Manorbier –

Manorbier Bay to Freshwater East – Freshwater East –

Freshwater East to Broad Haven – Stackpole Quay –

Broad Haven to Castlemartin – Detour route: Broad Haven to Castlemartin –

Bosherston – Merrion, Warren and Castlemartin –

Castlemartin to Angle – Angle – Angle to Hundleton –

Hundleton – Hundleton to Hazelbeach – Pembroke –

Pembroke Dock – Neyland and Hazelbeach – Hazelbeach to Sandy Haven –

Milford Haven – East Bank of Sandy Haven and Herbrandston –

Sandy Haven to Dale – High tide detour at Sandy Haven –

High tide detour at The Gann – West Bank of Sandy Haven and St Ishmael’s

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Excerpts

Introduction
More and more people, however, are discovering this magnificent coastline on the extreme western point of Wales. What better way to explore it than to pull on your boots and walk the cliff tops and beaches of this superb 186-mile (299km) route.
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path begins in the seaside village of Amroth and takes you across the contorted sandstone cliffs of south Pembrokeshire. Around every corner the cliffs surprise you with blowholes, sea caves and spectacular natural arches such as the famous Green Bridge of Wales.
Then it’s on across the immaculate sands of Freshwater West and through the patchwork fields around the lazy waters of the Daugleddau estuary to the town of Pembroke with its Norman castle and ancient town walls. North of the estuary everything changes. The scenery is wilder and the walking tougher. The path leaves the Norman south and enters true Welsh country crossing spectacular beaches at Broad Haven and Newgale to reach the beautiful village of Solva, its busy little harbour tucked in a fold in the cliffs.
Next is St David’s, the smallest city in Britain, where you can hear the bells of the cathedral echoing across the wooded valley while paying homage to the patron saint of Wales. Leading towards the most westerly point at St David’s Head the path takes you past Ramsey Island, a haven for dolphins and seals.
The final stretch takes you beneath the shadow of the Preseli Hills, bluestone country, the source of some of the raw material for Stonehenge. Continuing over the highest, most spectacular cliffs in West Wales brings you to the end of the path at St Dogmaels near Cardigan.
The Pembrokeshire coast has everything – from endless, sandy beaches and rugged cliffs festooned with wild flowers to lonely hills and sleepy waterways; a beautiful blend of sand, sea and scents.

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