SELF-GUIDED ECO WALKING HOLIDAY
The low-carbon car-free way to explore the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
A No-Car Walking Holiday in Pembrokeshire with Eco-friendly Accommodation.
Take an epic journey on foot from your doorstep. The self-guided walking holiday is the greenest way to experience Pembrokeshire’s wild and remote coastline, making use of public transport and staying in sustainable accommodation just a short walk from the beach.
The scenery along the undulating trail of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path is truly cinematic. This rugged coastal landscape is, we feel, unrivalled for its beauty. From neolithic standing stones to volcanic offshore islands, shingle coves with memories of smugglers and pirates to an azure sea-flooded slate quarry. Igneous intrusions form a procession of dramatic rocky outcrops along the Northern coastline; towering sea stacks and natural arches punctuate the dynamic seascape and ancient wooded valleys wind down to sandy beaches.
Swathes of pastel flowers paint the cliffs throughout spring, with splashes of yellow gorse and deep purple heather in the summer, whilst the blackberries and warm-ochre bracken abound in autumn. The sheer abundance and diversity of wildlife is astonishing. Expect to see plunging gannets, diving peregrines, statuesque cormorants, acrobatic coughs and fluttering stone chats. Bring binoculars and spot porpoises and dolphins. Pembrokeshire’s offshore islands and remote beaches provide a perfect habitat for Atlantic grey seals (visit in autumn for pupping season).
How do i book? +
Book your accommodation at Preseli Venture on any dates throughout the year and simply add the walking pack on at the checkout as an optional extra.
How does it work? +
You’ll stay at the Eco Barn or Courtyard Cottages for the duration of your walking holiday. You’ll have digital access and a laminated paper copy of our exclusive information pack, detailing two possible walking routes, each perfectly lined up with the local buses.
If lugging a full pack around every day and stopping off at a different hostel or B&B each night sounds like a nightmare, you’re in the right place. With our self-guided walking holiday, you can leave all your belongings securely in one place and simply carry a day-pack. We’ve done all the planning for you so you don’t need to spend hours trying to match up bus timetables with the obscure, remote villages along the Pembrokeshire Coast.
Can i stay longer than 5 nights? +
You’re very welcome to stay longer than 5 nights! Why not try an adventure activity during your stay?
There are also some wonderful circular routes you can take from Preseli Venture if you want to add an extra day or so to your itinerary.
When can I do this holiday? +
Any time! Book your accommodation at Preseli Venture on any dates throughout the year and simply add the walking pack on at the checkout as an optional extra.
There are some seasonal variations to the local bus timetables. In the low season between October and April, you will need to organise some taxis to replace the coastal shuttle buses. This is detailed fully in the walking pack.
Is there a required exerience level or fitness level? +
The moderate-hard “Pilgrim’s Path” covers the magnificent stretch between Newport and Solva via the St David’s Peninsula, in five sections of varying length, whilst the “Unwinding Way” is an easy-moderate adaptation, covering 5 shorter highlights of the full route. Both options are detailed in the walking pack, so you don’t need to commit to either one, and you can even decide to do a combination of the two.
Are there any age restrictions? +
There are no age restrictions for this holiday; it’s perfect for adults and families. With difficulty ranging from easy to moderate and hard, you can go at a relaxed pace or challenge yourself, making it ideal for all age-groups.
What’s included in the pack? +
Your walking pack includes 5 days detailed walking itinerary for each difficulty level, including instructions for using public transport to travel to the start and/or end of the route. It also includes details of all the best places to eat along the walking route.
Whilst staying at Preseli Venture you will also have use of our local OS map if you choose (though they won’t be necessary to find your way).
Where will I be based? +
Preseli Venture’s accommodation is based on the North Coast of Pembrokeshire near Mathry, which is roughly half-way between St David’s and Fishguard. It lies in the Abermawr Valley, just a 20-minute walk from Abermawr beach and the coastal path.
The walking holiday begins at Newport in the North and ends at Solva, further South and West.
Can I reach Pembrokeshire via public transport? +
Yes! Fishguard & Goodwick train station is only 15 minutes from Preseli Venture. For full details on how to reach us via public transport please see How to Find Us.
