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Pembrokeshire Coast Path

Pembrokeshire Coast Path — the trail guide

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is a 285.3 km trek in Wales, typically walked in 10–15 days, with 7284 m of total ascent. It rates Moderate on our published rubric (26 m of gain per km, topping out at 168 m).

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is a waymarked National Trail hugging the wild southwest corner of Wales, running roughly 186 miles between St Dogmaels near Cardigan and the seaside village of Amroth. It follows clifftops above Atlantic surf past sandy bays, sea-stacks and seabird colonies, with views to the puffin islands of Skomer and Skokholm. Expect relentless climbs in and out of every cove.

Quick facts

Distance285.3 km
Total ascent7284 m
Typical duration10–15 days
Difficulty (computed)Moderate
Steepness26 m gain per km
High point168 m
CountryWales
RegionWales

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Moderate" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Elevation profile

Low point 0 m · high point 168 m · 7284 m total ascent over 285.3 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 16 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan8°5°107 mm
Feb9°5°95 mm
Mar10°5°93 mm
Apr12°6°64 mm
May15°9°69 mm
Jun17°12°75 mm
Jul18°14°79 mm
Aug18°14°88 mm
Sep17°13°123 mm
Oct14°11°113 mm
Nov11°8°130 mm
Dec10°7°148 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Pembrokeshire Coast Path?

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is 285.3 km, and most hikers complete it in 10–15 days. Total elevation gain is 7284 m.

How difficult is the Pembrokeshire Coast Path?

It rates Moderate on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 26 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 168 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

Can this climate table tell me when the Pembrokeshire Coast Path is open or safe?

No. The table contains historical ERA5 averages, not a forecast or a report of snow, flooding, fire, closures or route condition. Check the responsible land manager and a current local forecast before departure.

Where is the Pembrokeshire Coast Path?

In Wales. The route starts near 52.086, -4.683 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.