Wales · base 5: St Davids and the Pembrokeshire Coast

5A St Davids Head

Circular, from the Whitesands car park (grid ref SM734272), up the coast to St Davids Head and back behind Carn Llidi.

6.0 kmon our map
139 m+of climbing, at least
1 hour 15 minutesModerate

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The ground

A clear route on rugged coastal paths, with rocky bits, slopes and 70 steps. Slippery and muddy in winter in the valley above Porth Melgan (National Trust).

Official figure: 3.75 miles (6 km), 1 hour 15 minutes (National Trust). Source: nationaltrust.org.uk. Things change: check the updates page and the signs on the day.

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