How long is the Pembrokeshire Coast Circuit from Swansea route?

This route takes 6 days taking in 8 stops.

Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Swansea, Wales to Swansea, Wales in Wales, United Kingdom.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is May to September.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Active. Moderately active — expect some walking and light physical activity.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with a car.

What budget do I need for this route?

Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Mixed accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Balanced — a good mix of sightseeing and downtime.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Coastal, Nature, Culture, Classic road trip.

Pembrokeshire Coast Circuit from Swansea

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The route · 8 stops

3 overnight bases · 3 day trips · 2 stops on the way

Swansea

1 night

Wales' second city and the route gateway. Explore the National Waterfront Museum and Dylan Thomas's birthplace, then browse the covered market for Welsh cakes and laverbread.Wales' second city and the route gateway. Explore the National Waterfront Museum and Dylan Thomas's birthplace, then browse the covered market for Welsh cakes and laverbread.

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Day trip from Swansea

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Gower Peninsula
A day trip from Swansea: Britain's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rhossili Bay's three-mile arc of gold sand and the tide-dependent walk to Worm's Head are the highlights. Three Cliffs Bay rewards those willing to walk 30 minutes from the car park.A day trip from Swansea: Britain's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rhossili Bay's three-mile arc of gold sand and the tide-dependent walk to Worm's Head are the highlights. Three Cliffs Bay rewards those willing to walk 30 minutes from the car park.
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On to Tenby

Tenby

2 nights

Pembrokeshire's best-known town: a 13th-century walled harbour with pastel-painted houses. Take the ferry to Caldey Island monastery, walk to Barafundle Bay (20 minutes along the coast path), and swim off North or South Beach.Pembrokeshire's best-known town: a 13th-century walled harbour with pastel-painted houses. Take the ferry to Caldey Island monastery, walk to Barafundle Bay (20 minutes along the coast path), and swim off North or South Beach.

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Day trip from Tenby

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Pembroke
A day trip from Tenby: Home to one of Wales' most formidable Norman castles and the birthplace of Henry VII. Day trips to Stack Rocks and the Green Bridge of Wales sea arch add coastal drama, and Manorbier Castle is 20 minutes east.A day trip from Tenby: Home to one of Wales' most formidable Norman castles and the birthplace of Henry VII. Day trips to Stack Rocks and the Green Bridge of Wales sea arch add coastal drama, and Manorbier Castle is 20 minutes east.

On to St Davids

St Davids

2 nights

Britain's smallest city, tucked into a valley to shelter its medieval cathedral from Viking raiders. Two nights allow time for the cathedral, the Bishop's Palace ruins, a Ramsey Island boat trip, and a walk from Whitesands Bay to St Davids Head.Britain's smallest city, tucked into a valley to shelter its medieval cathedral from Viking raiders. Two nights allow time for the cathedral, the Bishop's Palace ruins, a Ramsey Island boat trip, and a walk from Whitesands Bay to St Davids Head.

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Day trip from St Davids

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Fishguard
A day trip from St Davids: Lower Town's colourful harbour was the setting for the 1971 film of Under Milk Wood and still feels set-dressed for it. The town marks the Last Invasion of Britain (1797) with a tapestry in the Town Hall. The Preseli Hills are 20 minutes inland, with paths to the bluestone outcrops that supplied Stonehenge.A day trip from St Davids: Lower Town's colourful harbour was the setting for the 1971 film of Under Milk Wood and still feels set-dressed for it. The town marks the Last Invasion of Britain (1797) with a tapestry in the Town Hall. The Preseli Hills are 20 minutes inland, with paths to the bluestone outcrops that supplied Stonehenge.
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On the way

Newport, Pembrokeshire
Quick stop
Worth a stop on the drive: A small estuary town below Carn Ingli hillfort with views across Cardigan Bay. Newport Sands is an uncrowded beach beside the Nevern estuary. The Coast Path here is quieter than the south, with wild flowers covering the clifftops in May and June.Worth a stop on the drive: A small estuary town below Carn Ingli hillfort with views across Cardigan Bay. Newport Sands is an uncrowded beach beside the Nevern estuary. The Coast Path here is quieter than the south, with wild flowers covering the clifftops in May and June.
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Swansea
Quick stop
The loop ends back in Swansea. Mumbles, on the western edge of Swansea Bay, is a good place for a final dinner; the seafront has several fish restaurants and a Victorian pier with sea views.The loop ends back in Swansea. Mumbles, on the western edge of Swansea Bay, is a good place for a final dinner; the seafront has several fish restaurants and a Victorian pier with sea views.
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Pembrokeshire Coast Circuit from Swansea