St David’s Head and Carn Llidi Hike
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Port
Fishguard, Wales, United Kingdom
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$160
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Your walking tour this afternoon takes you along part of the beautiful Pembrokeshire coastal path that runs from Amroth in the South to Dogmaels in the North. St. David’s Head and Carn Llidi are two of the most prominent landmarks on the Pembrokeshire coast that you’ll see.
You begin your circular walk with your experienced guide from the glorious sandy sweep of Whitesands Bay, a curving, mile-long expanse of flat sands considered to be one of the finest beaches in the country. As soon as you join the coastal path you will see the site of St. Patrick’s Chapel. Although there are no visible remains, it was built on the spot where St. Patrick originally embarked for Ireland. Here, sea voyagers used to pray for a safe journey and offer thanks for their arrival.
Follow the path which steadily climbs uphill to bring you to the end of St. David’s Head, a wild and often windswept peninsula. Admire the superb views across Whitesands Bay to Ramsey Sound and along the lovely bays of Porth Lleuog and Porthmelgan and to the rocky profile of Carn Llidi.
Continue along this wild stretch of coast toward Carn Llidi. While difficult to see amid the rocky terrain, the 5000-year-old burial chamber of Coetan Arthur lies below the wall of crags. The views soon open up along the north coast of Pembrokeshire and then across the flat country to St. David’s Cathedral and the coast of St. Bride’s Bay.
There will be an opportunity to climb to the summit of Carn Llidi (595 ft) before heading round to Whitesands Bay where your walk will end. The path to the summit is rough but well-defined and at the top you are rewarded with magnificent views that, on a clear day, extend to the Wicklow hills in Ireland.
Please note: Total walking time approximately 2.5 hours. Up to approximately 5 miles (7km) of block fields, unsure footing and/or slippery conditions on a slope.