🌿 BEST WALKS WITHIN AN HOUR OF AMROTH
Walking is one of the best ways to enjoy our county. The scenery of Pembrokeshire is second to none and there are walks for everyone. The following is just the tip iof the iceberg. We've grouped them by difficulty so you can choose your walk according to what you fancy. Found any other wonderful walks?? Leave a comment so others can discover them too.
🌱 LEVEL 1 — VERY EASY, RELAXED & SCENIC
🌿 COLBY WOODLAND GARDEN (AMROTH)
Colby Woodland Garden
What you’ll walk through:
Sheltered woodland paths, streams, meadow edges and gently landscaped gardens that blend seamlessly into nature.
Key sights & moments:
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Stone bridges crossing trickling streams
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Moss-covered trees and ferny banks
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Seasonal highlights: snowdrops, bluebells, rhododendrons
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Quiet corners with valley and sea glimpses
Why it’s special:
It feels like wandering through a hidden valley — calm, intimate and restorative.
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🌊 AMROTH BEACH AND PROMENADE WALK
Amroth
What you’ll walk through:
Wide sandy beach at low tide and a flat promenade just above the shore.
Key sights & moments:
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The petrified forest exposed at very low tide
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Big open views across Carmarthen Bay
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Rock pools and smooth pebbles near the tide line
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Beautiful sunsets and pastel skies
Why it’s special:
Uncomplicated, calming coastal walking — perfect for slowing down.
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🚶 THE DRAMWAY: STEPASIDE → WISEMAN'S BRIDGE → SAUNDERSFOOT
Wiseman’s Bridge
Saundersfoot
What you’ll walk through:
A flat, traffic-free former railway line hugging cliffs and woodland.
Key sights & moments:
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Ironworks ruins at Stepaside
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Echoing tunnels cut into rock
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Sudden sea views appearing between trees
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Arrival at Wiseman’s Bridge beach
Why it’s special:
A gentle walk layered with history, nature and coastal charm.
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🌾 LEVEL 2 — EASY–MODERATE, VARIED & REWARDING
🌳 WISEMAN'S BRIDGE & PLEASANT VALLEY CIRCULAR
What you’ll walk through:
Coastline, wooded valley, old railway routes and quiet footpaths.
Key sights & moments:
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Fern-lined woodland tunnels
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Old bridges and industrial remnants
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Sheltered valley walking even on windy days
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Beach reveal at the end of the loop
Why it’s special:
Huge variety packed into a short, satisfying circular route.
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🌾 AMROTH VILLAGE & COUNTRYSIDE CIRCULAR
What you’ll walk through:
Rolling farmland, hedgerows, wooded dips and elevated coastal views.
Key sights & moments:
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Panoramic views back over Amroth
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Butterflies and birds along hedged paths
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Quiet, timeless rural atmosphere
Why it’s special:
Shows the softer, inland character of Amroth beyond the beach.
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🌊MARROS → AMROTH (GENTLE COAST PATH)
Marros
Pembrokeshire Coast Path
What you’ll walk through:
Rolling grassy headlands and open coastal scenery.
Key sights & moments:
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Long views over Marros Sands
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Sea birds gliding along the cliffs
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Wildflowers in late spring and summer
Why it’s special:
Classic coast path walking without extreme climbs.
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🥾 LEVEL 3 — LONGER & MORE ADVENTUROUS
🌊 AMROTH → WISEMAN'S BRIDGE → SAUNDERSFOOT (EXTENDED COASTAL PATH)
What you’ll walk through:
Cliffs, wooded gullies, coves and beaches, finishing in a lively harbour town.
Key sights & moments:
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Dramatic cliff edges and hidden bays
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Woodland valleys cutting through the coastline
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Saundersfoot harbour appearing at journey’s end
Why it’s special:
A real sense of coastal journey and achievement.
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🌲 HALF-DAY CLASSIC WALKS
🌳STACKPOLE ESTATE CIRCULAR
Stackpole Estate
What you’ll walk through:
Woodland, lakes, farmland and dramatic coastline.
Key sights & moments:
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The famous Bosherston Lily Ponds with stone bridges
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Dragonflies and water lilies in summer
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Clifftop views toward Barafundle Bay
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Ruined estate buildings and quiet woodland
Why it’s special:
One of Pembrokeshire’s most varied and beautiful estates — every section feels different.
Distance: ~5–6 miles
Time: 3–4 hours
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🏖️ BARAFUNDLE BAY CIRCULAR
Barafundle Bay
What you’ll walk through:
Clifftop paths leading to a perfect crescent of white sand.
Key sights & moments:
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Jaw-dropping reveal of Barafundle Bay
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Turquoise water on calm days
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Rugged limestone cliffs and sea stacks
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Wild, untouched feel — no buildings on the beach
Why it’s special:
Often described as one of the best beaches in Britain — the walk in makes it feel earned.
Distance: ~4 miles
Time: 2.5–3 hours
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🌲 CANASTON WOODS CIRCULAR
Canaston Woods
What you’ll walk through:
Ancient woodland following the River Eastern Cleddau.
Key sights & moments:
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River bends and quiet water reflections
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Steep wooded banks with towering trees
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Wild, almost primeval atmosphere
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Stunning autumn colours
Why it’s special:
One of Pembrokeshire’s most atmospheric woodland walks — peaceful, shady and immersive.
Distance: ~5 miles
Time: 3 hours
