Best walks in Pembrokeshire
With 186 miles of wild and winding coastline, Pembrokeshire is a county famed for its beautiful bays, sands and enchanting islands. It is no wonder that Haven have three separate resorts to choose from for your stay in this magical county.
Pembrokeshire spoils you with its stunning surroundings, which are just calling out to be explored on foot — the best way to get up close with the landscape when you stay with us at Kiln Park, Lydstep Beach or Penally Court. The National Trust coastal path runs the entire length of the coastline, meaning you’re never far from an official walking route. Below are some of the very best walks in Pembrokeshire, so get your hiking boots on and your sandwiches at the ready and head out into the Welsh wilds!
Whitesands Bay and St David’s Head Circular
Distance: 4 miles
Terrain: easy to moderate
This walk is about an hour’s drive from any of our Haven holiday parks in Pembrokeshire, but is well worth the trip for the idyllic Blue Flag winning Beach and wildlife-rich hike. On the headland the rich variety of wildflowers attract hundreds of butterflies and insects for the keen minibeast spotters. Be sure to keep an eye out across the sea too, as both dolphins and porpoise inhabit the waters off this coast. St Davids head is steeped in history, with the trace remains of round houses and a cromlech (or megalithic tomb) which transport you back to 3000 BC.
Lydstep Cliffs and Caverns Circular
Distance: 1 mile
Terrain: easy to moderate
Just five minutes by car from Haven’s Lydstep Beach Holiday Park, or 15 minutes by foot, lies this unspoiled coastal beauty spot. Walk atop the cliffs for stunning sea views and spot the local wildlife including cattle, sea-birds and even dolphins in the right season. Once you circle back round to the car park where this walk starts and finishes, you can make your way down via a 100 step descent to the caverns on the beach below. When the tide is low enough, you’ll be able to explore inside them - but do be sure to check the tide times first.
West Angle Bay Circular
Distance: 4 miles
Terrain: easy
A 35-minute drive north west from our Lydstep Beach Holiday Park, this next walk tours you round the historic Angle peninsula: taking in Victorian follies, the lifeboat station and the natural harbour at Milford Haven. The folly at Chapel Bay is now a museum which tells the story of Milford Haven through objects found in the area. It’s also a great opportunity to stop off at the café for some mid-hike refreshments. The village of Angle itself is just a short walk from the beginning of the route and well worth a visit for the thirteenth century church and Sailor’s Chapel with beautiful Victorian stained glass.
Marloes Peninsula Walk
Distance: 3.5 to 4.5 miles
Terrain: moderate
This next walk is about a 50-minute drive from our Kiln Park, Lydstep Beach, or Penally Court holiday parks. Depending on how energetic you’re feeling, the route offers two different lengths. For those keen to take in all the views, the longer version includes three viewpoints for some picture perfect holiday scenes. The main route still takes you past some great points of interest including an Iron Age Fort, and passes by Marloes Mere which is a haven for bird watchers - look out for European Stonechat, Sedge Warblers and even Peregrine Falcon.
New Hedges and Monkstone Circular
Distance: 3.5 miles
Terrain: moderate to difficult
This next walk, which starts and finishes in the village of New Hedges, is only 10 minutes up the road from our Pembrokeshire holiday parks. It takes you partly along the coastal path and partly through some classic Welsh agricultural landscapes. If you want to dip your toe in the sea, you can divert off the route slightly as it passes by both Waterwynch and Monkstone Bay. This is probably one of the more challenging walks on this list, as the landscape is quite steep in places, but there are some stunning views which make it one of the walks in Pembrokeshire not to be missed.
Amroth to Colby Lodge
Distance: 1.5 miles
Terrain: easy to moderate
The next walk starts just a 20-minute car journey to the north east of our Pembrokeshire holiday parks. The historic village of Amorth is known to walkers as the starting point of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and is well worth a visit in its own right to view the petrified forest revealed on the beach at low tide. The walk itself leads you along public footpaths and up through the tranquil haven of Colby Woodland Gardens. Full entry to the gardens is worth every penny of the admission charge, with stunning display beds brimming with blooms from Spring through Autumn.
Caldey Island Lighthouse Walk
Distance: 1.5 miles
Terrain: easy
Whilst staying at our Pembrokeshire holiday parks, a visit to Caldey island is an absolute must. You can take the boat from Tenby Harbour (just 10 minutes' drive from Penally Court) to explore this peaceful retreat. There are several walking routes available on this island including the lighthouse walk which takes you on a short tour of the south-east corner and explores some of the best historical landmarks on Caldey, including the lighthouse, the remains of the Old Priory and Caldey Abbey. The walk is graded as easy, so is suitable for small legs and the family pooch and the trail keeps you safely inland from the cliffs.
Penally Cliffs Walk
Distance: 2.5 miles
Terrain: easy to medium
This circular cliff walk starts conveniently just a stone’s throw from our Penally Court Holiday Park and takes in some stunning views of the cliffs and islands across the coast. These cliffs are a dream for bird-watchers who will have the chance to spot choughs, razorbills and herring gulls. The route goes through an MoD practice range, so be sure to look out for the red flags which signal that the range is in use so the alternative route should be followed. Along this route there is the opportunity to see an old practice trench which was used by British troops in WWI.
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As at 31 July 2024, price is available at Blue Dolphin, Caister, Cleethorpes Beach, Combe Haven, Craig Tara, Far Grange, Greenacres, Golden Sands, Haggeston, Orchards, Quay West, Skegness and Wild Duck.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
Site fees from as little as £150 a month with Let2offset at Lydstep Beach
Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be after deduction of the letting income.
“Site fees from as little as £150 a month with Let2offset” is available at Lydstep Beach. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance. Offer is subject to availability.
"Site fees from as little as £150 a month with Let2offset” is applicable to new customer purchases of new Atlas Sahara 3 Bed or equivalent or superior grade holiday home purchases made through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to private sales and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. This offer is available at Lydstep Beach only and applies when letting a new Atlas Sahara 3 Bed holiday home (or equivalent or superior grade) for 15 weeks.
An example of how “Site fees from as little as £150 a month with Let2offset” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of an Atlas Sahara 3 Bed holiday home at Lydstep Beach with a monthly site fee of £899.00 (includes purchasing discount of £29) and monthly letting income of £719.00. The monthly difference equates to £151 which will be charged to the owner's account monthly; to meet the site fee payment of £150 per month, an additional credit of £1 per month will be applied to the owner’s account. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and the monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2024 figures.
Modelled assumptions on expected annual site fee and letting income charges over the 7-year lettable life of the Atlas Sahara 3 Bed indicate that under Let2offset it is anticipated that these customers will continue to receive a monthly credit during this period, however, this is not guaranteed. The modelled assumptions are based on the historical performance of Haven over the past 5 years of trading.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
Let2offset - make no site fee payments until 2031
Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be after deduction of the letting income.
‘Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset until 2031’ is available at 33 Haven parks excluding Burnham, Cardigan View, Far Grange, Garreg Wen, Lydstep Beach, Riviere Sands and Seaview. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance.
“Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset until 2031” is applicable to new and existing customer purchases of new Atlas Sahara 3 Bed or equivalent or superior grade holiday home purchases made through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to private sales and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. It is available across 40% of eligible Parks and applies when letting a new Atlas Sahara 3 Bed holiday home (or equivalent or superior grade for 15 weeks.
An example of how “Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset until 2031” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of an Atlas Sahara 3 Bed holiday home at Primrose Valley with a monthly site fee of £585.00 (includes purchasing discount of £45) and monthly letting income of £803.67. The monthly difference equates to £218.67, which will be credited to the owner's account. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and the monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2024 figures.
Modelled assumptions on expected annual site fee and letting income charges over the 7-year lettable life of the Atlas Sahara 3 Bed indicate that under Let2offset it is anticipated that these customers will continue to receive a monthly credit during this period, however, this is not guaranteed. The modelled assumptions are based on the historical performance of Haven over the past 5 years of trading.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.