Pembrokeshire - St David's Short Break
Sample the Pembrokeshire Coast Path on a short self-guided walking holiday near St David's. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Pembrokeshire - St David's Short Break
https://www.contours.co.uk/saint-davids-short-break
A single-centre short break showcasing the fascinating local history of Pembrokeshire.
From £280 per person
This short break walking holiday follows the Pembrokeshire Coast Path from the old harbour of Porthgain to the golden sands at Newgale, returning each evening to enjoy the atmosphere in Britain’s smallest city, St Davids.
The walk takes in dramatic cliff tops, fine beaches and quaint fishing ports, enjoying far-reaching views throughout. The trail also visits many ancient sites dedicated to St David, the patron saint of Wales.
The wealth of history along this stretch is apparent from landmarks such as the Roman harbour wall in Porthclais and the 13th century chapel at St Non’s Bay.
Exploring the areas associated with St David, including the stunning St David’s Cathedral, his birthplace at St Non’s Bay and the site of his baptism in Porth Clais.
Soaking up the atmosphere in the delightful small city of St Davids.
Admiring the splendid views of Ramsey Island, the lifeboat station at St Justinian's and Solva, one of the prettiest villages in Pembrokeshire.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDSB1 | A circular trail beginning at St David's | 2 days walking | £280 | |
| SDSB2 | A circular trail beginning at St David's | 3 days walking | £370 |
Note: This short break is a single centre holiday based in St David's. Where your walking day does not end in St David's, we will provide transfers to collect you from the trail at the end of your walking day and return you to the trail in the morning.
Travel to St David's where your accommodation has been booked
Porthgain to Porthclais. 15 miles (24km)
Transport is provided to take you from St David's to Porthgain on the morning of your walk and return you to St David's at the end of your walking day.
Porthclais to Newgale(T). 11 miles (17.5km)
Transport is provided to take you from St David's to Porthclais on the morning of your walk and return you to St David's at the end of your walking day.
Depart from St David's after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at the overnight stop:
You can add rest days at the overnight stop:
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