walking with nature
in the pembrokeshire national park
We know that so many of our guests at Inglenook and Dunnock Cottages are attracted here by the stunning natural scenery and wildlife that the county has to offer. . . all year round! They've also discovered that the best way to experience Pembrokeshire is on foot, including the world famous Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.
pembrokeshire coastal path

Walking the Pembrokeshire Coast path above Marloes Sands, with Skomer Island in the distance.
We've rated each stretch by difficulty, where ☑ is little more than a stroll, suitable for all fitness levels, up to ☑☑☑ for the most taxing sections with steep inclines and descents. For dedicated maps and a fuller description of each walk, simply click or tap on the sector titles.
local sectors
Pembroke - Milford Haven (14 miles) ☑
It may be different in character to the wilder parts of the Coast Path but it's surprisingly fascinating, with plenty of historical interest en-route. Plus, there aren't any serious gradients!
Milford Haven - Dale (9 miles) ☑
An easy section to walk with no severe hills, this stage takes you over the causeway at Sandy Haven, so check the tide times and avoid a four mile detour inland!
Dale - Martins Haven (10.5 miles) ☑☑
Wild and exposed headlands punctuate this moderately strenuous section of Coast Path. Running past the mouth of the Milford Haven estuary at St Ann’s Head, overlooking the turbulent tidal race at Jack Sound, with Skomer Island just offshore.
Martins Haven - Nolton Haven (14 miles) ☑☑
Known locally as the 'six havens' walk, it's popular with guests walking from either end, back to Broad Haven! Although morerately strenuous overall, at low tide it's possible to walk from Little Haven to Broad Haven along the beach, cutting out the steepest of the hills.
Nolton Haven - Caerfai (12 miles) ☑☑☑
This is one of the most popular sections of The Coast Path, with stunning scenery. . . but hills to match! Although the stretch from Newgale to Solva is a real rollercoaster ride, it's amply rewarded by views down to the harbour and along the coast to St Davids.
further south. . .
Inglenook and Dunnock Cottages are conveniently located on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, which extends along the coast to the north and south.
Amroth - Lydstep (11.5 miles) ☑☑
Lydstep - St Govans (14.5 miles) ☑☑
St Govans - Angle (17 miles) ☑☑☑
Angle - Pembroke (11 miles) ☑
. . . and to the north
Caerfai - Whitesands (9.5 miles) ☑
Whitesands - Trefin (11 miles) ☑
Trefin - Strumble (12.5 miles) ☑☑
Strumble - Pwllgwaelod (13 miles) ☑☑
Pwllgwaelod - Newport (7 miles) ☑☑
Newport - St Dogmaels (14 miles) ☑☑☑
other trails within the national park

Bosherston lily ponds (1 mile) ☑
An easy walk around Bosherston's beautiful lily ponds, with options to explore the dunes and pools of the Mere Pool Valley behind Broadhaven South beach. The walk is mostly along even gravel paths with two narrow causeways, so is suitable for wheelchair users and rich in wildlife all year round.

Llys y Fran reservoir (6.5 miles) ☑☑
Discover the wildlife to be found around Welsh Water's Llys-y-Fran Lake. With a range of trails from simple strolls to challenging hikes (plus cycling tracks), this is the perfect place to enjoy fresh air and wonderful views. Picnic tables are dotted along the way, just in case you need to pause and take it all in!
[some hiking & wildlife related words]
Cerdded (care-thed) WALK
Ling di long (ling dee long) LEISURELY
Droedffordd (droid-forth) FOOTPATH
Pâl (paal) PUFFIN
Gwylan (goy-lan) GULL or SEAGULL
Pysgod (puss-god) FISH
Pysgod wibli-wobli (puss-god wibbly-wobbly) JELLYFISH (Slang, but really funny!)
Gwdihw (goo-dee-who) OWL
Pili Pala (pilly palla) BUTTERFLY
Wiwer (we-wear) SQUIRREL
Buwch Goch Gota (byooch gorch gotta) LADYBIRD (Literally: Short Red Cow!)
Defaid (day-vide) SHEEP
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