St Davids & Pembrokeshire Coast Walking Weekend
Welcome to Large Outdoors, where we run friendly small-group walking weekends across the UK’s coastlines and National Parks. This trip explores the area around St Davids and some of the most impressive stretches of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, with coastal views, wildlife, colourful bays, and a relaxed sociable feel throughout. You’ll stay within easy reach of St Davids, enjoy guided walks each day, and experience the best of the coastline at an easygoing pace.
Duration: Two nights, three days
Accommodation: Hotel
Transport: Car-Free Trip
Group Size: Maximum 8
Level: Leisurely
Pricing & Accommodation: From £295 per person. Shared rooms, single rooms, twin rooms, and double rooms available - see booking calendar for specific dates and pricing.
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Explore the Pembrokeshire Coast Path from St Davids
This weekend is all about discovering one of Britain’s most striking pieces of coastline. The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is known for rugged cliffs, quiet coves, Iron Age remains, Atlantic wildlife and open sea views that change with the tide and weather. Our walks stay under 10 miles and follow steady coastal paths with time to stop, enjoy the scenery, and soak in the area’s history.
We will explore classic sections around St Davids Head, the bays and cliffs south of the city, and one of Pembrokeshire’s most memorable circular routes near Solva and Caerfai Bay. Expect a relaxed pace, friendly company, and expert guidance throughout.
Suggested Itinerary
Here’s what we’ve planned for your car-free walking weekend (subject to change due to weather or logistics)
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Arrive from 15:00 and settle into your room. We’ll meet in the bar at 18:00 for introductions and a relaxed start to the weekend.
Dinner this evening will be in the hotel, which keeps things simple for anyone arriving later. You won’t need to head back out or search for another venue — you can just join us when you’re ready and ease into the weekend at your own pace. It’s a friendly first night with time to chat, unwind, and look ahead to the coastal walking planned for the next two days.
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Distance: 7–9 miles (11–14 km)
We start with a classic Pembrokeshire coastal loop from Whitesands Bay, one of the region’s best-known beaches and a great entry point to the coastline. From here we follow the Pembrokeshire Coast Path towards St Davids Head, taking in open sea views, craggy outcrops, hidden coves and a scattering of prehistoric remains including ancient field systems and burial sites.
The headland offers views across to Ramsey Island, an RSPB reserve known for seals, seabirds and occasional porpoise sightings. We follow the path back towards Whitesands and return to St Davids late afternoon.
This evening we’ll head into St Davids for dinner (not included), giving you the freedom to choose from several local restaurants and cafés.
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Distance: 6–8 miles (10–12 km)
Today’s walk is a superb circuit linking the harbours, bays and cliffs south of St Davids. Starting at Porth Clais, a sheltered inlet with centuries of maritime history, we follow the coast towards St Nons, passing open sea views, rocky coves and colourful cliff formations.
We then continue to Caerfai Bay, known for its striking rock colours and wide sea views across St Brides Bay. After completing our loop, we return to St Davids with time for a café stop before the weekend concludes around lunchtime.
Essential Information
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Duration: Two nights, three days
Activity: Walking
Activity Rating: Leisurely
Group Size: 8
Age: 18+
Dogs: No Dogs, except trained assistance dogs -
Car-free Experience: Free pick-ups from local train stations, or make your own way to the accommodation. All transport during the trip is included.
Pickups - must be booked in advance. Free collection from Merthyr Tydfil Train Station at 18:00.
Notes: If you've travelled via public transport, please ensure you book onward travel accordingly (i.e. an open return ticket) to allow for flexibility.
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Check-in from: 15:00
Meeting: In the bar from 18:00
Train Station Collection: Merthyr Tydfil Train Station at 18:00
Finish Time: We aim to finish on the final day between 15:00 - 16:00. -
Name & Address:
Premier Inn Merthyr Tydfil
Duffryn Road,
Pentrebach,
Merthyr Tydfil,
CF48 4BBType: Hotel
Rooms Available: Single Rooms, Twin Rooms, Double Rooms, Shared Rooms
Beds: NO Bunkbeds
Bathrooms: En-suiteParking: Free Parking available at the accommodation - please ensure you register you number plate in reception.
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Breakfast - Cooked Buffet Included
Packed Lunches - Not Included, we will stop at a local shop / cafe for you to purchase what you wish.
Evening Meals - Not Included
Soft Drinks - Tea & Coffee making facilities in the room
Alcoholic Drinks - Not included. This venue has a bar and only drinks purchased maybe consumed.
Vegetarian, vegan, and meals made from gluten-free ingredients can be provided. Please select the relevant options during checkout.
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Travel to and from the meeting location or station pick-up.
Any extras, excursions, or activities that you may partake in which incur a cost.
Any food, drinks, or goods you choose to purchase at any shops, restaurants, pubs, or cafés visited.
Kits List: Walking Holiday / Weekend
FAQ’s: Answers to our most common questions
Travel insurance: We recommend having insurance to cover, at a minimum: cancellation and curtailment, medical and emergency expenses (including repatriation), personal accident, and injury and death.
About our mileage ranges
We list distances as a 2-mile range because GPS watches, apps and route planners all show different results. Our mileage is based on OS Maps Explorer online, but in a group it’s normal for each person to record different figures. Listing a range gives a fairer picture of the day.
Booking FAQ’s
Can I book with a deposit?
Yes, if the trip is more than 12 weeks away you can secure your place with a 20% deposit. The balance is due no later than 10 weeks before travel. You will receive a series of reminder emails when the balance is due. If the trip is less than 12 weeks away, the full balance is due at the time of booking.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes – although our system doesn't have a function to do this automatically. If you'd like to split your payments, simply email us (hello@largeoutdoors.com) when you'd like to make a payment. Please don't forget to tell us how much you'd like to pay off the balance and your order number. We'll then send you an email with a secure online payment link.
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