Strumble Head walker Wales Coast Path

Fishguard to Pwll Deri – on the Wales Coast Path

A varied day, starting on town paths, but soon crossing heathland, passing Strumble Head lighthouse, and ending with spectacular cliffs – and a good chance of spotting seals and other wildlife.

Outline

Distance: 10.5 miles / 17 kilometres

Start: Fishguard (Lower Town) – SM 962 371

Finish: Pwll Deri Youth Hostel – SM 892 387

Maps: Ordnance Survey Explorer OL35 North Pembrokeshire, Landranger 157 St David’s & Haverfordwest

Services: Between them, the adjoining settlements of Fishguard and Goodwick have a range of facilities, including accommodation, places to eat, cash machines, shops and launderette. (Fishguard TIC| 01437 776636; fishguard.tic@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.) The last public toilets of the day are in Goodwick. There’s a B&B 10 minutes off route in Llanwnda and a campsite off route 1.6 kms east of Pwll Deri. Otherwise, no accommodation until the youth hostel at Pwll Deri

Where to stay: Remote area with limited accommodation, including:

Hillfort Camping and Yurts

Post Office Cottage

Tal y Gaer Cottage

Old Spot Cottage

Ty Uchaf Mill

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