Pembrokeshire Coast National ParkActivities

Activities in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

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    Mike Mayberry Kayaking

    Offers instruction courses (one/two days £87/147) and guided kayaking tours for more experienced paddlers.

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    Tenby Cycles

    You can rent bikes from Tenby Cycles.

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  3. Walks

    You can put together coastal walks of all lengths starting from Caerfai Bay, three-quarters of a mile south of town, and following the coastal path to Porthclais (2 miles), St Justinian (6.5 miles) or Whitesands Bay (8.5 miles), returning to town on the Celtic Coaster bus.

    The section from Porthclais to St Justinian is especially fine, with wild coastal scenery, plenty of wildlife (look out for seals, porpoises, sparrowhawks, choughs, gannets and cormorants) and views across turbulent Ramsey Sound to Ramsey Island.

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    Guided Tours

    You'll need at least half a day to do justice to St David's Cathedral. In July and August there are 90-minute guided tours at 14:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; at other times, tours can be arranged in advance. The one led by the dean himself, a history and archaeology scholar, is recommended.

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  5. Pembrokeshire Coastal Path

    The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path finishes in St Dogmaels, a mile west of Cardigan town centre. You can hike the final section of the coast path in reverse from Cardigan Bridge to Ceibwr Bay (9 miles) via Cemaes Head, then cut inland to Moylgrove village (1 mile) and return on the Poppit Rocket bus.

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  6. Teifi Marshes

    You can walk or cycle from Cardigan through the Teifi Marshes to the Welsh Wildlife Centre - from Finch Square head east along Pont-y-Cleifion to the roundabout, turn right, cross the bridge and descend the stairs on the right, then follow the trail east under the bridge (1 mile).

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  7. Catalina

    The Catalina, a vessel that can carry up to 120 passengers, offers 1¼-hour cruises around Caldey Island and St Margaret's Island (without landing) to view birds and seals; in July and August there are also two-hour sunset cruises.

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  8. Cycle Hire Pembrokeshire

    There is pleasant cycling on minor roads around the peninsula - the Celtic Way cycle route passes through St David's - but no off-road action (the coast path is for walkers only). You can rent bikes from Cycle Hire Pembrokeshire .

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    St David's Cycle Hire

    There is pleasant cycling on minor roads around the peninsula - the Celtic Way cycle route passes through St David's - but no off-road action (the coast path is for walkers only). You can rent bikes from St David's Cycle Hire.

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  10. Tenby Fishing

    Tenby Fishing offers sea-angling trips to fish for mackerel in the waters around Caldey Island; all tackle is supplied, and the trips are suitable for kids. Book your trips at the kiosk next to the Caldey Island ticket kiosk.

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  12. Heritage Canoes

    If you fancy taking to the river, head for Heritage Canoes at the Welsh Wildlife Centre. They offer guided canoe trips through Cilgerran Gorge on the River Teifi (adult/child around £25/£15 for 2½ hours).

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    Tenby Watersports

    Tenby Watersports arranges water-skiing, wakeboarding, speed-boat rides and kayak hire. Keen surfers should head to Tenby South Beach, which offers some of the best breaks in Pembrokeshire.

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    Celtic Diving

    Runs half-day scuba-diving taster sessions in its own practice pool (£65), as well as PADI-certificated diving courses. Dive sites include several wrecks.

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    TYF Adventure

    TYF Adventure organises coasteering, surfing, sea kayaking and rock-climbing trips, charging around £45/around £85 for a half-day/full day.

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  16. Town Trails

    Guided walks of Tenby's historical sites are run by Town Trails. There are 1¼- to 1½-hour walks, with themes such as ghosts or pirates.

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    Ma Sime's Surf Hut

    Ma Sime's Surf Hut rents wetsuits, surfboards and body boards, and can arrange surf lessons with Whitesands Surf School.

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    New Image Bicycles

    You can hire bikes from New Image Bicycles for around £12/around £18 per half-day/day.

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    Tenby Cycles

    You can rent bikes from Tenby Cycles.

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