Things to do in Pembrokeshire, Wales: The Best Outdoor Activities

November 13, 2021 Marissa Gamble

The diminutive Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, a dramatic area of 225 square miles in southwest Wales, was set aside as a national park in 1952 and comprises a large portion of the Pembrokeshire coast and its islands and the moorland hills of Mynydd Preseli. Rugged cliffs and coastal rock formations are home to boisterous populations of seabirds, porpoises, whales, seals and dolphins. Cycle, hike or sea kayak around the spectacular coastline. Bird watching and rock climbing are also popular.
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1. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Llanion Park Pembroke Dock, SA72 6DY Wales +44 1646 624800 [email protected] http://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales
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5.0 based on 187 reviews

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Reviewed By DaveThomasLeicester

One of the most stunning parts of Wales with outstanding coastal walks - all well signed and marked.

2. Barafundle Beach

Stackpole, Pembroke Wales https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stackpole/features/stackpoles-beaches-and-coastline
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5.0 based on 1,090 reviews

Barafundle Beach

Reviewed By Pilgrim778 - Herefordshire, United Kingdom

We've just discovered this place....perhaps like Cornwall was like 60yrs ago?...whatever the weather there are lots of places to explore. Dunes, cliffs, caves, beach, walks, woodland, clifftop paths, wildlife, surf, canoeing, sailing, fishing......The National Trust run an outstanding facility in and around the Stackpole Estate.....gardens, lakes, functions, courses, catering, special events....an amazing hub of activites and creativity.

3. Broadhaven Beach

Bosherston SA71 5DR Wales http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stackpole
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5.0 based on 313 reviews

Broadhaven Beach

Reviewed By 820peteral - Wotton-under-Edge, United Kingdom

Owned by the National Trust and part of the amazing Stackpole Estate, 100's of thousands of Brits every year spend a fortune to fly to destinations in search of a beach of this quality. Other than the carbon foot print issue l hope this pattern continues since this will make the pure beauty of this beach and it's neighbouring twin - the one and only world class Barafundle Bay - sustainable for the smart and environmentally friendly family. This is still a treasured secret, as is the cottage we stayed in for the week, which enabled us to walk from our gorgeous holiday home, Wood Cottage, Cheriton Bottom woods, to all the surrounding beaches and the Bosherston Lily Ponds.

4. Celtic Quest Coasteering

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Celtic Quest Coasteering

'Best Visitor Experience in Wales - National Tourism Awards, Celtic Quest Coasteering will take you on an unforgettable adventure. Cliff jumping from zero to 10m, adventure swimming, rock hopping, scramble climbing, wave dodging and more. We supply all adventure equipment including a toasty warmer winter steamer wetsuit, buoyancy aid, helmet, hood, socks, gloves. Our specialist guides will tailor the route and adventure to suit your expectations and abilities. Nothing is compulsory, you choose - Go on, jump in! Families, children, non-swimmers, disabled, adults, individuals, small and large groups, if you're over 8 years of age and want an adventure, you can go coasteering!

5. Folly Farm

Folly Farm Off the A478 At, Begelly SA68 0XA Wales +44 1834 812731 [email protected] http://www.folly-farm.co.uk
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Folly Farm

If you are looking for a fun and educational family day out in Wales then there is nowhere better than Folly Farm! With a zoo, farm, fairground and indoor and outdoor adventure play you'll leave understanding why it has twice been voted 'Best Family Day Out in Pembrokeshire and Wales'.

Reviewed By Pinkpuma36 - Holbeach, United Kingdom

As far as days out with kids in the UK go this is one of the best. There were giraffes, zebras, penguins and camels that you could get up close to, and Hugo the lion is stunning. He even gave us our money’s worth when he fancied getting it on with the lioness :-D There is a petting farm indoors and a vintage funfair also indoors with many rides for all ages (great if the weather is poor) There are a few rides outside too including a twister and big wheel and also some go carts. We were there from opening to closing and were never bored once. There’s a big pirate ship to play in with an outdoor play area too. My son loved the huge sand area with the sit on diggers too. There really is so much to do and everything looked clean and well maintained. Even paying for the rides (token system) on top of the entry fee, I’d still say it was well worth the money considering what you get for your money. It was less than a third of the price we paid to get in to Legoland and value for money can’t be compared. We did so much more at Folly Farm as you don’t spend the whole day in a queue (even in the summer holidays) and it never felt overcrowded as it’s so spaced out, so a far more enjoyable fun day out. Can’t fault it.

6. Marloes Sands Beach

Marloes Wales http://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/explore-pembrokeshire/beaches/marloes-sands/
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Marloes Sands Beach

Reviewed By Welshgirlie72 - Denbigh, United Kingdom

Our 3 children absolutely loved this beach - great waves for young body boarders and plenty of space for sand castles and rock pooling. There is a 5-10 walk from the large parking field at the top along paths and an ice cream van in the field at the top which helped the motivation back up! Unfortunately, we left our fishnets there so hope next youngsters get to enjoy their use in the rock pools!!

7. Pembrokeshire Coast Path

Pembroke Dock Wales +44 1646 624800 [email protected] https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/coast-path/
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Pembrokeshire Coast Path

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail twists and turns its way through 186 miles of the most breathtaking coastal scenery in Britain. From St Dogmaels in the north to Amroth in the south, the trail covers almost every kind of maritime landscape from rugged cliff tops and sheltered coves to wide-open beaches and winding estuaries. Lying almost entirely within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park -Britain's only coastal national park - the trail displays an array of coastal flowers and bird life, as well as evidence of human activity from Neolithic times to the present. 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, accessible to people of all ages and abilities, with the small coastal villages strung out along its length offering welcome breaks and added enjoyment. Both the Wales Coast Path [WCP](opened 5th May 2012) and the International Appalachian Trail [IAT](since October 2010) follow the route of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path through Pembrokeshire.

Reviewed By M5014OWjeremys

Wonderful walking along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, with wonderful spectacular views. There was, during the 2 stints that I walked the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, a couple of days of foul weather. A balanced mixture of ascents and descents while embarking upon the walk

8. Dinas Head Walk

Pwllgwaelod, Dinas Cross, Newport -Trefdraeth Wales
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Dinas Head Walk

Reviewed By PDPachus - The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom

Walk down the hill from Dinas Cross to the beach. There's a nice pub/restaurant to refuel in. Then around Dinas Head to the old church. A couple of hours well spent.

9. Football Golf Pembs

Withybush Road County Show Ground, Haverfordwest SA62 6JF Wales +44 7539 880848 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/fgpembs/
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Football Golf Pembs

Football Golf is ideal for parties, team-building or it can just be played for the fun of it with friends, colleagues or family. We have a Skills Area for those wanting to improve their shooting and passing skills. Join us soon for a round of Football Golf!

10. Tenby North Beach

Tenby Wales
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5.0 based on 143 reviews

Tenby North Beach

Reviewed By SolotravlerAlone - Sudbury, United Kingdom

I would recommend anyone to visit Tenby beach. Facilities are reasonable but showers or loos would make the experience a pure peasure

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