It’s difficult to imagine a coastline more perfect for outdoor activities. With a sumptuous long distance footpath tracing an airy, cliff top line around 180 miles of pristine coast; clear blue seas washing up onto broad sweeps of golden sand; towering cliffs hosting rock climbs of all grades; some of the best sea kayaking in the UK; and rare and often exotic wildlife almost common place. And if that wasn’t enough to send every adventure seeker heading west, the coast in question is presided over by the magical, mystical Preseli Hills – the source of the impressive Stonehenge bluestones and a great place to mountain bike as well as walk.
Walking in Pembrokeshire can be anything from a 5-minute stroll to a windswept bluff or secluded beach, to a full two-week trek around the whole 186 miles of the Coast Path. Most outings fit somewhere in between: either looping around one of the many headlands to make a circular walk; or perhaps an out and back along a particularly stunning section – lets face it, the scenery is completely different if you’re walking in the opposite direction.
Binoculars are essential, and an extra pair of eyes would be useful too. At times it’s tough to know where to look first as falcons swoop above the cliffs, sea birds hop on and off their precarious ledges, and seals, porpoises and even dolphins make regular appearances out in the pounding surf.
Some of the offshore islands are explorable too; with boat trips around them often producing unforgettable encounters with the rich and varied flora and fauna.
