Easter Walks in Pembrokeshire

Why not take advantage of the superb walks along the Coastal path of Pembrokeshire this Easter. Stretching from Amroth in the south and around the coast to St Dogmaels in the North, this 186 mile path offers a multitude of varied scenery and walks to suit all ages and abilities. In its entirety the Coast Path represents a formidable physical challenge - its 35,000 feet of ascent and descent is said to be equivalent to climbing Everest — yet it can also be enjoyed in shorter sections, with the small coastal villages strung out along its length offering different hospitality and outlooks. With Pembrokeshire having been settled since Neolithic times, yet completely unspoiled and sparsely populated in places to the hustle and bustle of towns such as Tenby and Saundersfoot where there is so much entertainment. The walks are usually covered from St Dogmaels to Amroth and the stiles and gates have numbers on with number one being near Pen Cemaes. There are a number of ways that you can pass through the towns but the official route is signed with white acorn signs stuck on a brown background, (Rather inconspicuous)green and yellow acorn waymarks, stuck high up onto lamposts and street furniture. You will need to check your map carefully to make sure you leave the town on a road that leads onto the path. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path has something to offer all the year round and many people prefer to walk when it's cooler in spring or autumn, or even on exhilarating winter days. The best time depends very much on you, your interests (see below) and whether you enjoy the busy holiday season or would prefer to come during the quieter months. In summer it can be difficult to find accommodation especially for single nights, so you are advised to book well in advance. The official guidebook recommends a twelve day route (at around 15 miles each day). This is quite a challenging pace day after day, it is worth planning for at least some 10 mile days or spreading the walk over a series of visits. There are many sections that make a good circular or 'there and back' walk. You can make use of the walker buses to walk one way and get the bus back. Elsewhere on the National Park website there are around 200 circular walks with free downloadable maps. Many of these routes are based on the Coast Path. So why go abroad during these uncertain times when you can come to an unspoilt part of Britain and be sure of a warm welcome? FBM Holidays, the premier self-catering agency in West Wales, have many holiday properties along the coastal path just right for you to enjoy a special holiday.