Description: A surprisingly taxing walk but with continuous interest along it’s entire length. Enjoy the woodland section between Saundersfoot and Tenby, as there isn’t mush elsewhere on the coast path. At very low tide walk all the way from Amroth to Saundersfoot along the beach to see interesting exposed geology, including coal measures.
Distance: 11½ miles 18.5 km
Public Transport: Amroth to Tenby service no 350 or 351
Tenby to Lydstep service no 349.
For timetables go to www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/coastbus
Refreshments: Plenty of choice in Saundersfoot & Tenby. Pub at Wisemans Bridge. Pub & restaurant in Lydstep
Nearest Tourist Information Centre: Tenby, Upper Park Road (Next to the bus station) Tel 01834 842404 E-mail tenbytic@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Route:
- Climb a moderate hill out of Amroth to Wisemans Bridge (Toilets & pub)
- Take the level old tramway & tunnels into Saundersfoot
- Proceed round the harbour, onto Glen Beach & up an easy hill
- Don’t be tempted to continue on the beach to Monkstone Beach as there’s no easy access back up to the Coast Path from there
- Walk along an undulating wooded path from here, all the way to Tenby
- There’s a steepish drop down to Lodge Valley & moderate climb back to the other side
- There’s also a steepish climb out of the next valley at Waterwynch
- Emerge above Tenby north beach & proceed into town
- Walk round to south beach at low tide or via the town centre & The Esplanade if not
- Walk the length of South Beach or cut inland to follow the railway line if the rifle range at the far end of South Beach is in use
- Take the easy hill at the end & level cliff top to Lydstep
- Walk through the caravan park
- Climb a moderate tarmac hill on the far side
- Take a rough track on right for Lydstep village
- Turn left & continue for half a mile for the youth hostel
- If in doubt, follow the acorn symbols that indicate where the route goes
Attractions en-route: Medieval Merchants House (National Trust) in Tenby. Tenby Museum & Art Gallery