Solva to St Davids Coastal Walk
Pembrokeshire
The stretch of Pembrokeshire Coast Path between Solva and St Davids is one of the most beautiful in the National Park, a roller coaster of plunging clifftop, hidden sandy coves and constantly changing seabird views, with the cathedral city of St Davids at the western end. This dog friendly walk runs the full coastal section between the two as a linear walk, with the option to use the seasonal Puffin Shuttle bus or Coastal Cruiser to return.
The terrain is classic Pembrokeshire Coast Path, mostly grassy clifftop with several steep climbs in and out of valleys and many stone steps. Dogs are welcome but must be kept under close control near cliff edges and where livestock graze (sheep are common on the inland fields). St Davids is a fully dog friendly small city with cafes, the cathedral grounds and several pubs welcoming dogs. Pay and display parking at Solva and at St Davids, with the bus service running thrice daily in summer.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 13.0 km (8.1 miles)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Duration
- 4 hr 30 min
- Walk Type
- Coastal
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Off Lead Potential
- Moderate
- Livestock Risk
- Moderate
- Facilities
- Cafes, pubs and toilets at both Solva and St Davids, dog friendly Cwtch and Sound Cafe in St Davids.
- Parking
- Pay and display Solva Community car park (around 80 spaces), additional pay and display car parks in St Davids.
Dog Friendly Stays Nearby
Make a weekend of it. These are the closest dog friendly places to stay to Solva to St Davids Coastal Walk, each one checked for its dog policy before we listed it.
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