Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Wales's most dramatic national park — 299 km of cliff-top, beach and harbour walking along the rugged Pembrokeshire coast. The path is exposed to fierce Atlantic weather, and conditions on the headlands can be far more severe than the nearest town suggests. RambleMetric tracks what matters before you start walking.
About Pembrokeshire Coast
RambleMetric is a real-time conditions app built for inland walkers and trail walkers. It combines live weather, wind safety, ground conditions and path state into a single Visit Score — essential planning for the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and the wild cliff-top walks of Wales's only coastal national park.
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path runs along exposed sea cliffs, headlands and beaches. Cliff edges can be unstable and are often unfenced. Atlantic weather systems cross the park rapidly — conditions on headlands are substantially worse than inland. Data shown is gathered from third-party sources and may not reflect current on-the-ground conditions.
Walking Routes
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From Whitesands Bay along the cliff-top above Ramsey Sound — Britain's most turbulent stretch of water — and return via the cathedral city of St Davids. Exposed cliff-top for most of the walk; extremely windy in Atlantic gales. Check the forecast.
The most accessible walk in Pembrokeshire — combining the lily ponds at Bosherston (carpeted with white water lilies in June) with the limestone headland at Stackpole Head. Relatively sheltered even in moderate westerlies.
Key Features
Britain's smallest city is home to one of its most beautiful cathedrals — built in a hollow to hide it from Viking raiders. The purple-tinted stone changes colour through the day. Pilgrimage destination since the 6th century.
RSPB reserve accessible by boat from St Justinian — home to 5,000 pairs of Manx shearwaters, the largest grey seal colony in Wales, and choughs. Ramsey Sound is one of Britain's fastest tidal races.
Artificial lakes created in the 18th century, now famous for their white water lily carpets in June. Otters, kingfishers and rare dragonflies make this one of Pembrokeshire's finest wildlife sites.
The Preseli Hills in the north of the park are the source of the Stonehenge bluestones — a remarkable 250 km journey that still puzzles archaeologists. The hilltop trackways give views to Ireland on clear days.
Live Data
All data is fetched from authoritative UK sources and recalculated every few minutes.
Safety Information
Never walk close to cliff edges — they can be undercut and unstable. Do not attempt to descend unsignposted cliff faces. Keep dogs on leads near cliff edges and nesting seabirds. Atlantic gales arrive quickly — check the forecast before starting headland sections. The coast path is well-signed in both directions; carry OS Explorer OL 35–36 maps. St Davids Peninsula and Strumble Head are the most exposed sections.
All data, scores and recommendations are for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for safety decisions. The Visit Score is an algorithmic estimate — it is not a substitute for your own judgement, local knowledge, or official guidance.
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