The Best of Pembrokeshire

Walk the best of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path on an adventure designed for those who want to explore the trail's most iconic stretches without the time commitment of the full route. With daily distances ranging from 6 to 12.5 miles (10–20 km) and a maximum elevation gain of 395 m (1296 ft), this itinerary is a rewarding and sufficiently challenging option for seasoned walkers wanting to explore the South-West corner of Wales - it also serves as the perfect starting point for anyone new to self-guided, inn-to-inn walking holidays. Because the route frequently follows the rugged coastline, a steady head for heights is recommended to fully appreciate the cliffside trails and expansive Atlantic views.

Classic Routes | If you’re the active, outdoorsy type, who’s interested in taking on the great routes of the world or looking for a challenge, then our Classic Routes are for you. We’re talking the West Highland Way, Tour Du Mont Blanc and the Passau to Vienna Danube Cycle Path, to name but a few!

Inn to Inn Walking | Walk from place-to-place changing accommodations each night. Generally staying in B&Bs, inns, and guesthouses.

Solo Travellers

The minimum age for this tour is: 12 Years

Graded easy to moderate, this tour features an average daily distance of around 10 miles (16 km) with a mixture of gradual (some steep) ascents and descents most days. As a UK National Trail, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path primarily follows well-maintained footpaths along clifftops, beaches, and woodland sections. Please keep in mind that progress may be slower during periods of prolonged wet weather, when coastal trails can become more difficult.

We take great pride in carefully selecting the accommodations we use on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path to ensure you enjoy every minute of your stay. We work with B&B’s, Guest Houses, country hotels and charming inns which are normally of 3 or 4 star standard with en-suite bathrooms.

Solo Walkers & Single Rooms

This holiday is available to solo walkers, although a solo supplement is payable.

If you require single rooms within your party we would be happy to accommodate your request, although it is not generally possible to secure more than three single rooms in a party. A single supplement is payable.

Meals

A hearty breakfast is included each morning. Most hotels and B&Bs offer a continental and full cooked breakfast, which should keep you going for hours.

Lunch and dinner are not included so you are free to choose from the available options. Most of your accommodations will be more than happy to provide a packed lunch on request and this can be booked on arrival. Alternatively, your info pack includes details of local shops and convenient lunch stops on the way. Dinner is available either at your accommodation or nearby pubs and restaurants and your info pack will, of course, have details.

Additional Nights and Extensions

Many of our clients choose to add extra nights along the walk to sample more of the wonderful walking and attractions available on the Coast Path. Tenby and St Davids are great choices for extra days.  Solva is a magical village tucked into the hillside and there are plenty of circular walks over the cliffs that can demand an extra day.

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is well waymarked with wooden posts and acorn symbols. We provide you with detailed route notes and maps in the Macs Adventure Smartphone App, enabling you to follow the route using your phone's GPS, so you will have no problems finding the way.

The Best of Pembrokeshire is available to start on any date during the season of April to early October. Select your preferred start date on the calendar to book your trip. 

Skomer Island Tours 

IMPORTANT: The landing on Skomer Island excursion is extremely popular (Optional on Day 7), especially during the peak season of May through to July when the puffins are on the island. If you really want to visit the island, then it is recommended to check availability at: https://www.pembrokeshire-islands.co.uk/ to ensure there is plenty of space left on the boats before booking. Once your tour is confirmed, you should purchase your landing tickets immediately. Please note that boats typically do not land on Skomer on Mondays; as schedules can vary annually, ensure you verify your specific dates on the official website before finalising your plans

This tour starts in Tenby. The most efficient way to get there is via a regular rail service from a major UK transport hub such as London Paddington, Liverpool Lime Street or Manchester Picadilly, typically requiring a change at Swansea, Cardiff, Crewe or Carmarthen. Expect a total journey time of approximately 4.5 to 7 hours. Check Traveline or do a quick Google search for up-to-date timetables from your departure point.

St David's does not have its own train station, so you will need to travel to Haverfordwest Train Station for rail connections.

You can use the T11 local bus service (runs Monday to Saturday - check Traveline Cymru or do a quick Google search for up-to-date timetables), which departs from St Davids (New Street) and reaches Haverfordwest train station in approximately 50 minutes. If you prefer a more direct route, a taxi typically completes the journey in around 25 minutes. Please note that the T11 bus does not operate on Sundays, so if your onward travel day lands on a Sunday (or a UK Bank Holiday), a taxi will be your only option for getting to Haverfordwest Train Station.

From Haverfordwest Train Station, regular rail services run toward London Paddington, Liverpool Lime Street, or Manchester Piccadilly, typically requiring a change at Swansea, Crewe, or Cardiff Central. The total travel time back to the major UK cities is generally between 4.5 and 7 hours.

At Macs Adventure, we work in partnership with many luggage transfer providers who set a limit on how many bags/suitcases they will transfer per person, and also the weight of the bag/suitcase.  Your booking includes the transfer of 1 bag per person up to 18kg.  You must read the luggage information specific to your tour before departure. If you do not adhere to these limits, there is a great possibility that you will be charged locally both for extra bags and if they are too heavy. This limitation can be a challenge, especially as airlines generally have limits that are higher. However, our luggage providers have reasons for these limits (usually due to the Health and Safety of their employees), which we must respect.

If you are travelling from afar and do have more than one bag, it is possible to arrange for the extra luggage to be stored whilst you are on the tour. (There may be a small charge for this. These additional bags would be picked up at your accommodation at the start point and dropped off wherever you finish, depending on the itinerary you choose to do. Please contact us if you are interested in this option.