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Welcome to Hooked on Walking holidays and our walking holiday in South Wales in the Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park. This hiking vacation we have graded as a level 2 self guided tour. Pembrokeshire is Wales only Coastal National Park , situated on the southwest tip of Wales the national park is the home of stunning rugged cliffs and breathtaking coastal scenes. For those interested in wildlife be prepared to view dolphins, porpoises and various different small whales. The region is rich in bird life with the Island of Ramsey situated just off the St David’s peninsular being a protected bird sanctuary. Your tour will take in the very best of the 269 km coastal trial. You will walk various stretches from Cardigan in the north to Broad Haven in the south passing through the smallest city of St David’s with Wales Patron Saints Cathedral for all to view. Why not take a speed boat trip out to Ramsey Island the RSPB Sanctuary and sail the ‘the bitches’ one of the most dangerous waterways in the UK, this adventure is well worth the time out from walking for young and old a like.
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Available daily from 1st May to 30th September
Level 2 self guided tour
Day 1 Fishguard
Arrive into Fishguard to your 4 star guest house.
Day 2 Fishguard to Newport 14.5-15.5km 4.5 hours
Today you walk leaves Fishguard in a northly directly, first you walk down to Lower Fishguard and within a few hundred metres you bare on the coastal way. At about half way you will come to the stunning Dinas Head and Needle Rock. Here you can decide if to cut across Dinas Head or walk around it. Soon afterwards you will arrive in the lovely quaint village of Newport where you can board the Poppit Rocket bus back to Fishguard. Overnight in Fishguard.
Day 3 Newport - Cardigan 12.5 km to 20.7km 3.5-6 hours
After breakfast you board the local bus the Poppit Rocket to the start of you walk in Newport. This section of the coastal way some say is one of the toughest, you have the chance to exit the coastal path at Molygrove and catch the Poppit Rocket back to Fishguard , or you can continue the full length of the walk. The area around Cardigan Bay is famous for the dolphins which can often be found basking in the harbour and bay region. Overnight in Fishguard
Day 4 Fishguard – Stumble Head – Tregwynt 14.5-21.5km 4.5-6 hours
You will leave Fishguard behind you today as you climb to the cliff tops again. Look out for the various types of bird life nesting in the cliffs. Now you will have long breathtaking views south along much of the Pembrokeshire coastline. Shortly you will arrive a Stumble  Head lighthouse now it is automatic but you can imagine not long ago that the lighthouse keeper used to live and work the lights. Here there are great viewing galleries for you to look out to sea and spot dolphins , porpoises and various types of whales. After your walk you shall board the Stumble Shuttle to the ancient city of St David’s, it is the UK’s smallest city and the home of Wales patron Saint. Overnight St David’s
Day 5 Porthgain to St David’s 14.5km 4.5 hours
After breakfast you can board the Stumble Shuttle for the short transfer to Porthgain. You now head south to Whitesands nearby to St David’s . Whitesands is a haven for surfers and families alike . On a summers day and a brisk wind the waves will be full of surfers of all ages trying to ride the waves. Overnight St David’s
Day 6 St David’s – St David’s 16.5km 5 hours
Today you can have various choices. Our walk will take you around the St David’s Peninsular with the views of the Bird sanctuary Ramsey Island. For the adventurous you can take a rest day and head out to the nearby docks for an inflatable speed boat ride to Ramsey Island . When the tides and incoming a small section of the sea becomes very dangerous with whirl pools. If the engine cuts out hear then it is time to pray. Then you will continue to  circle the island with the expert guide telling your about the Sea-lions , seals and abundance of bird life which use the Island’s cliffs for nesting . When back to St David’s you must view the ancient Cathedral. Overnight St David’s
Day 7 St David’s to Nolton Haven / Broad Haven 18-23.4km 5.5-7 hours
Now the final leg of you walk , this cliffs today are not so dramatic but you will have great views across Broad Haven sands and beyond. You can shorten your walk at and time by hopping on the Puffin Shuttle to Broad Haven or walk the full 23.4km. Private transfer to Haverfordwest on night of day 7 or morning of day 8 depending where you are staying.
Overnight in the market town of Haverfordwest or Broad Haven
Day 8 Departure
Difficulty
A level 2 tour . Trips with easy day walks which are interspersed with more strenuous sections. Four to six hours walking per day ( excluding breaks ) in hilly to mountainous areas using well kept but sometimes stoney paths.
Accommodation
4 star hotels and guest houses. Our standard accommodation is Manor Town House or Pentower Guest Houses in Fishguard and Alandale or Y Gorlan Guest Houses in St. David’s. If not available we shall book an equivalent.
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What is Included
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Extras
- Transport before and after tour
- Single Rooms
- Flights
- Entrance to attractions
- public transport
- Travel Insurance
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2010 Prices
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Code SWALESSH
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Single Person
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£745
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Per Person based on sharing Twin / Double room
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£455
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How to get there
By Plane
To Bristol or Cardiff airports and then by train or fly into any London airport and then by train to Haverfordwest and the Taxi to Fishgaurd.
By Train
To Haverfordwest where you have a short Taxi transfer to your hotel.
By Car
To Fishguard where you can park in the various public car parks.
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