Cycling in Pembrokeshire

Today arrive in the quaint port of Fishguard/Goodwick. From here you could catch the Ferry to Ireland! The bay is simply stunning with nice coastal walks joining these two small towns together. Goodwick is in the lower part of the town near the ferry port and Fishguard is slightly higher overlooking the bay.

Today you have a fabulous coastal ride heading west visiting first a tiny ancient chapel in Llanwnda. This chapel serves around 1000 inhabitants.  After a short visit, you cycle heading towards the lighthouse at Stumble Head. This is a popular location to view sea life, dolphins, porpoises and various whale species. There are viewing galleries and nice coastal walks here. On a nice day, it is a pretty place to have a picnic. After your look across the sea, you head back inland, with occasional views of the rugged Pembrokeshire coastline. Soon you shall reach Melin Tregwynt Mill a working Mill that has been making cloth for over 100 years!   Soon you will be back in Fishguard for a relaxing walk around the town.

Today you cycle in the wild area of the Preseli Hills famous for its Ponies and Bluestones. These Blue rocks are where the stones used to build Stonehenge came from but you can only wonder how centuries ago these huge rocks were transported from Wales to South England!. Along this route, you will see many Neolithic and Bronze Age standing stones used to build Stonehenge. You will soon turn south and follow the rolling hills towards the south coast and to the beautiful fishing village of Saundersfoot. Take a walk on the wonderful sandy beach before enjoying the evening in one of the many local restaurants.

Today you cycle inland through Canaston Woods which is steeped in Mining history. This whole area was a major part of Pembrokeshire’s coalfields from the 17th Century. Soon you reach Blackpool Mill which is one of Britain’s best examples of a corn grist mill. Visit and see the milling machinery. Now you follow the river estuary upstream, look out for the birdlife on the river banks. Soon you will reach Carew Castle a medieval castle although was greatly extended in the 15th century by Sir Rhys Thomas. In the 16th century in was finally converted from medieval castle to an Elizabethan manor by Sir John Perrot. After your visit, you cycle back to Saundersfoot for another relaxing night by the sea.

Today you cycle west along the south coast of Wales along the Celtic trail. You cycle through Tenby where you can see the ruined Tenby castle on a rocky outcrop dating from the 11th century overlooking the sea. You continue along the Celtic trail until you arrive in the Pembroke, visit the castle which is sitting proudly on a river. This castle has been here since the 11th century and is the largest privately owned castle in Wales. After a good break and maybe some lunch you continue cycling north to Haverfordwest. Haverfordwest is the principal town of this sparsely populated region.  For an optional ride, you can head towards the coast and Brides Bay. Relax on one of the lovely sandy beaches. You are now right in the coastal National Park.

First, you cycle back to the coastal national park and onto St David’s which is Wales smallest spiritual capital (St David is Wales Saint) and its cathedral.  The Cathedral is rather grand and really amazing since the town is so small. This is a long day but if you have time you can take a fast boat excursion to Ramsy Island the RSPB bird sanctuary. If you do not have the time it is well worth a return visit after your tour before you head home. After your visit maybe cycle onto St David’s head to see the stunning views before heading north to Fishguard.

This stretch of coastline is truly stunning, little commercialised means fewer people apart from real nature lovers.  You will cycle up the stunning Cym Gwaun valley right into the Welsh hills before looping back to the west coast of Pembrokeshire. You can take a detour to Cardigan a superb town and the head of a beautiful river. A few chances to relax on a nice sandy beach before heading back over the hills to Fishguard

Depart after breakfast.