Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
A Wonder Filled Coast
The Pembrokeshire Coast isn’t what you might expect from a National Park. It’s split into four parts, each one with its own quirks and charms.
It’s one of the smallest of the UK’s National Parks but don’t let the size fool you, you’re at the gateway to a range of stunning landscapes. The quality coastline is backed by hills, estuaries, valleys and woodlands just waiting to be discovered.
Key activities
A Walking Wonderland
With over 600 miles of public footpaths and bridleways, walking is an ideal way to discover the Pembrokeshire Coast’s scenery, wildlife and history.
Wildlife Watching
Explore the amazing wildlife that makes its home on the Pembrokeshire Coast - not forgetting the exciting array of seasonal wildlife which also visits year after year.
Miles of Golden Sands
Britain's only truly coastal National Park boasts a variety of beaches. Some are easy to reach and ideal for families, others are less accessible but offer peace and quiet.
Special qualities
5 reasons why the Pembrokeshire Coast is a special place
The Pembrokeshire Coast is the only UK National Park which is primarily designated for its coastal landscape.
It’s one of the smallest UK National Parks, but has one of the most diverse landscapes, covering almost all the Pembrokeshire Coast, every offshore island, the Daugleddau estuary and large areas of the Preseli Hills and the Gwaun Valley.
It’s home to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail – a spectacular 186 mile (299 km) long National Trail covering some of the most varied coastal scenery in Britain.
It is ecologically one of the richest and most diverse parts of Wales and is recognised as of international importance for a wide range of high quality habitats and rare species.
The Park has a rich cultural and built heritage, being home to 286 Scheduled Ancient Monuments and 1234 listed buildings.
Did you know?
The coast with the most
The Pembrokeshire Coast is the home of outdoor adventure for all, from high energy watersports to relaxing walks and wildlife watching, while there’s more to explore indoors if you want to escape the elements.
No visit is complete without a walk on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, but you don’t have to be an experienced explorer to enjoy the route.
The Path passes all the area’s beautiful beaches, links with nearby footpaths and with some stretches accessible to wheelchair users and families with prams and pushchairs, it’s easier than ever to tick this off your bucket and spade list.
Walking the entire route is no mean feat – in fact, the total rise and fall of the Coast Path is over 35,000 feet – greater than the height of Mount Everest.
But there’s no rule to say you’ve got to walk it all. In fact, there are many different ways you can use the Path to discover the Park. You can reduce the route into a series of sections to suit your aims and ability.
Getting around
The Pembrokeshire Coastal Bus Services help locals and visitors get to the coast without having to use a car, travelling along the coast to provide access to walks, beaches, boat trips, local villages and attractions.
Take a moment to pause in this ancient woodland 🌿
Even a small moment in nature can help us to feel calmer, more connected and refreshed.
For centuries, National Parks across the country have given people the space to reconnect with the natural world. Moments like this are why these places matter, and why we must continue to protect them.
📍This beautiful footage was captured in @exmoornp.
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☀️Summer can unfold quietly in nature across our National Parks.
In @pembscoast it’s happening right now.
Wildflowers brighten the clifftops, from sea pinks and oxeye daisies. These colourful blooms don’t just look beautiful - they are also provide a vital food source for butterflies and bees. 🐝
These simple seasonal moments are a gentle reminder to slow down, take a closer look, and notice the quieter side of summer in nature. 🌼
#ParkSpotlight #Summer #UKNature
💚 It’s Love Parks Week! Share this with someone who loves the National Parks, or add it to your story to show others that you do too.
There’s so much to love about our National Parks. They’re not just great places to visit, they’re places that protect habitats, restore nature, support local families and businesses, and bring communities together.
We all have our own reasons for why these places are so special to us.
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🦋 Some of the UK’s rarest butterflies find a home in our National Parks. Here are just a few.
From flower-rich meadows to ancient woodlands and heathlands, many of our landscapes provide the ideal conditions that butterflies need to thrive.
Every butterfly is a reminder of why these places matter and how we can all play a part in protecting them.
The Big Butterfly Count is happening now. If you’re out exploring this summer, take part and help build a picture of how our butterflies are doing 👉 bigbutterflycount.org
Photography 📸
@lloydlanephotography
Tammy Andrews
Lloyd Lane
Neil Hulme
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There’s something truly magical about the craft and skill of dry stone walling. 🪨
These remarkable walls still zigzag for more than 5,000 miles across the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
They’re a lasting reminder of the generations of craftsmanship that have shaped our landscapes, and of the traditional skills that continue to thrive across the UK’s National Parks.
🎥 Yorkshire Dales National Park
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History doesn’t only live in museums.
It’s woven into the landscapes of our National Parks. From hillforts and castles to ancient pathways and drystone walls - these are places where heritage isn’t just protected - it’s still part of everyday life. 💚
When we protect these landscapes, we also protect the stories, traditions and history within them.
📍Dartmoor National Park
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There`s more to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park than lochs. 🌳
It`s also home to The Great Trossachs Forest – one of the UK`s largest woodland restoration projects.
So far, more than 2 million native trees have been planted, creating richer habitats for wildlife and helping shape healthier landscapes for the future.
And speaking of growing... today the National Park celebrates 24 years of protecting people, places and nature.
Happy Birthday @Lomondtrossachs! 🎉
#ParkSpotlight #UKForests
POV: One of those perfect July evenings.
🌾 Some of the best moments outdoors are the simple ones.
National Parks aren’t just places to visit on holiday. They’re where we connect with nature and ourselves, everyday.
Where’s your favourite place for a summer stroll? 💚
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