Pembrokeshire coast

A coast drive from Cardigan to Tenby with beaches, islands and castles.

Distance
81 miles
Driving
4 hours
Take
3 days
Route
Cardigan to Tenby
Plan this trip for your car

Pembrokeshire has more than 400 km of coastline inside its national park. The drive links beaches, small harbours and coves, with many walks to leave the car for. It suits a long weekend.

The stops

  1. Start

    Cardigan

  2. Beach

    Poppit Sands

    Beach at the northern end

  3. Town

    Newport

    Small estuary town

  4. Town

    Porthgain

    Old harbour

  5. Town

    St Davids

    Cathedral

  6. Town

    Solva

    Harbour village

  7. Beach

    Barafundle Bay

    Walk-in beach

  8. Town

    Tenby

    Walled seaside town

  9. Finish

    Tenby

Where to stay

  • Night 1

    Newport

    Morawelon Camping

  • Night 2

    St Davids

    Caerfai Bay Caravan Park

When to go
May–Sep
On the road
Narrow lanes; check tides for some beaches

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