Walking in Pembrokeshire: 40 circular walks in and around the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

290 Pages·2018·17.46 MB·English

by  Dennis Kelsall

WALKING IN PEMBROKESHIRE
CIRCULAR WALKS IN THE NATIONAL PARK
Dennis and Jan Kelsall

JUNIPER HOUSE, MURLEY MOSS,
OXENHOLME ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA LA9 7RL
www.cicerone.co.uk
About the Author
Both native Lancastrians, Dennis and Jan Kelsall have long held a passion for
countryside and hill walking. Since their first Cicerone title was published in
1995, they have written, contributed and illustrated over 50 guides covering
some of Britain’s most popular walking areas and have become regular
contributors to various outdoor magazines. Their enjoyment of the countryside
extends far beyond a love of fresh air, the freedom of open spaces and an
appreciation of scenery. Over the years Dennis and Jan have developed a
wider interest in the environment, its geology and wildlife, as well as an
enthusiasm for delving into the local history that so often provides clues to
interpreting the landscape.
Other Cicerone guides by the author
The Lune Valley and Howgills – A Walking Guide The Pembrokeshire Coast
Path The Ribble Way
The Yorkshire Dales: North and East The Yorkshire Dales: South and West
© Dennis and Jan Kelsall 2018
Second edition 2018
ISBN: 978 1 85284 915 3
First edition 2005

Printed in China on behalf of Latitude Press Ltd
All photographs are by the author unless otherwise stated.
A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.

© Crown copyright 2018 OS PU100012932
Acknowledgements
Pembrokeshire is distinct within Wales, has its own special qualities
and has hung on to the separateness of its identity despite the
bureaucratic urge for conglomeration over recent decades. This is a
reflection of the passion emanated by its people for their county,
and barely a walk went by when we did not meet somebody quietly
eager to impart their local knowledge, point out secluded corners or
the best place for a view and relate tales of local happenings that
never appear in the history books.
Such enthusiasm is infectious and greatly added to our own
enjoyment in undertaking this project. Although too numerous to
mention individually, even if we did know all their names, we
would like to express our thanks to everyone who offered us help in
one way or another, from the benefit of their knowledge to a
welcome cup of tea on a hot afternoon. We would particularly like
to thank the staff of the national park and the County Council for
their generous advice and practical assistance, and for their ongoing
work in making the countryside and coast accessible.
Updates to this Guide
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guidebooks as they go to print, changes can occur during the
lifetime of an edition. Any updates that we know of for this guide
will be on the Cicerone website (www.cicerone.co.uk/915/updates),
so please check before planning your trip. We also advise that you
check information about such things as transport, accommodation
and shops locally. Even rights of way can be altered over time. We
are always grateful for information about any discrepancies between
a guidebook and the facts on the ground, sent by email to
[email protected] or by post to Juniper House, Murley Moss,
Oxenholme Road, Kendal LA9 7RL, United Kingdom.
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Front cover: Looking across the mouth of Aber Bach to Carreg
Golchfa (Walk 15)
CONTENTS
Map key
Overview map
INTRODUCTION
The legacy of the past
The national park
Pembrokeshire’s coast
An unspoilt hinterland
Things to take along
Getting there
Getting around
Terrain and weather
Tides
A changing countryside
Using this guide
WALKS ALONG THE COAST
Walk 1 Amroth and Pleasant Valley
Walk 2 Manorbier
Walk 3 Bosherston and the Lily Ponds
Walk 4 Stackpole and the Lily Ponds
Walk 5 The Angle Peninsula
Walk 6 The Dale Peninsula
Walk 7 Marloes Sands and the Deer Park
Walk 8 St Brides and Musselwick
Walk 9 St David’s and St Non’s
Walk 10 Ramsey Sound
Walk 11 St David’s Head and Carn Llidi
Walk 12 Around Ynys Barry
Walk 13 Porthgain
Walk 14 Aber Mawr and Penmorfa
Walk 15 Aber Mawr and Aber Bach
Walk 16 Strumble Head
Walk 17 Dinas Island
Walk 18 Ceibwr Bay and Pwllygranant
WALKS IN THE PRESELI HILLS
Walk 19 Foel Eryr
Walk 20 Foel Cwmcerwyn
Walk 21 Carn Menyn and the ‘Bluestones’
Walk 22 Foeldrygarn
WALKS AROUND THE DAUGLEDDAU
Walk 23 Cresswell Quay and Lawrenny
Walk 24 Landshipping Quay
Walk 25 Little Milford Wood and the Western Cleddau
Walk 26 Minwear Wood
Walk 27 Blackpool Mill and Slebech Church
RIVERS, WOODLAND AND A LAKE
Walk 28 Carew Castle and Mill
Walk 29 Kilgetty
Walk 30 Canaston Wood
Walk 31 Llawhaden
Walk 32 Great Treffgarne Mountain
Walk 33 Treffgarne Gorge
Walk 34 Llys-y-frân Reservoir
Walk 35 Ffynone Falls and the Dulas Valley
Walk 36 Cwm Gwaun
Walk 37 Coed Pontfaen
Walk 38 Mynydd Caregog and Carn Ingli
Walk 39 Pentre Ifan Nature Reserve
Walk 40 Cilgerran and the Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve

Appendix A Route summary table
Appendix B Useful information