Synopses & Reviews
This 186-mile National Trail through the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in south-west Wales is renowned for unspoilt sandy beaches, secluded coves, tiny fishing villages and off-shore islands rich in bird and marine life. This is some of the best coastal walking in Britain.
* 96 walking maps 1:20,000 (3-1/8 inches to 1 mile) the largest-scale maps available.
*Unique mapping features walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest.
* Includes day walks and short breaks.
* Practical information for all budgets what to see, where to stay, where to eat: pubs, B&Bs, hotels, campsites, hostels.
Review
'Just for help finding a room, this book could pay for itself in one night' The Canoeist (UK)
...the Trailblazer series stands head, shoulders, waist and ankles above the rest.
They are particularly strong on mapping... The Sunday Times (UK)
Synopsis
Route guide to the 186-mile National Trail through the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, South Wales. 96 large-scale maps (3 1/8 inches to 1 mile); full details of all accommodations, restaurants, pubs.
About the Author
Jim Manthorpe is a writer and photographer whose wide hiking experience covers not only many parts of Britain but also Scandinavia, the Alps, the Himalaya, the Pyrenees and Patagonian Chile.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION - PART 1: PLANNING YOUR WALK 1.1 About the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, History - How difficult is the Pembrokeshire Coast Path? (route finding) - How long do you need?
1.2 Practical information for the walker Accommodation (camping, bunkhouses and hostels, bed and breakfast) - Food and drink (drinking water, buying camping supplies, pubs) (Aside: Beer) - Money - Other services - Walking companies (accommodation booking, baggage carriers, self-guided holidays, group/guided walking tours) 1.3 Budgeting Camping - Bunkhouses and hostels - B&Bs - Extras (Aside: Information for foreign visitors) 1.4 When to go Seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter) - Temperature - Rainfall - Daylight hours 1.5 Itineraries and Planning map - Which direction? - Village and town facilities - Suggested itineraries (Asides: Highlights of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path - the best day and weekend walks; Walking with dogs) 1.6 What to take Keep it light - How to carry it - Footwear (boots, socks, extra footwear) - Clothes (Aside: Cheaper alternatives) - Toiletries - First aid kit - General items - Sleeping bag - Camping gear - Travel insurance - Maps - Recommended reading (general guidebooks, flora and fauna field guides) 1.7 Getting to and from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path (Aside: Getting to Britain) National transport (rail, coach, car, air) - Local transport - Public transport map 1.8 Further information Trail information - National Parks - Tourist information - Organizations for walkers
PART 2: MINIMUM IMPACT WALKING AND OUTDOOR SAFETY 2.1 Economic impact Buy local (Aside: Food for thought) - Support local businesses - Encourage local cultural traditions and skills (Aside: The state of the farmed countryside) 2.2 Environmental impact Use public transport whenever possible --Never leave litter (Aside- The lasting impact of litter) - Erosion - Respect all wildlife - Outdoor toiletry - Wild camping (Aside - Your ecological footprint) 2.3 Access Right to roam - Rights of way (Aside: National Parks and the honey pot issue) - Waymarking - The Country Code - Lambing 2.4 Outdoor safety Avoidance of hazards - Mountain safety - Weather forecasts - Water - Biting insects - Hypothermia - Dealing with an accident
PART 3: THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURE 3.1 Conserving Pembrokeshire: Countryside Council for Wales, Voluntary organizations, Beyond conservation 3.2 Flora and fauna Mammals - Reptiles - Birds - Wild flowers, grasses and other plants - Trees, woods and forests
PART 4: ROUTE GUIDE AND MAPS 4.1 Trail maps Scale and walking times - Up or down? - Accommodation - Other features 4.2 Pembrokeshire Coast Path: Kilgetty Kilgetty to Amroth Amroth Amroth to Tenby Wisemans Bridge Saundersfoot Tenby Tenby to Manorbier Bay Penally Lydstep Manorbier Manorbier Bay to Freshwater East Freshwater East Freshwater East to Broad Haven Stackpole Quay Broad Haven to Castlemartin Detour route: Broad Haven to Castlemartin Bosherston Merrion, Warren and Castlemartin Castlemartin to Angle Angle Angle to Hundleton Hundleton Hundleton to Hazelbeach Pembroke Pembroke Dock Neyland and Hazelbeach Hazelbeach to Sandy Haven Milford Haven East Bank of Sandy Haven and Herbrandston Sandy Haven to Dale High tide detour at Sandy Haven High tide detour at The Gann West Bank of Sandy Haven and St Ishmaels Dale Dale to Musselwick Sands Marloes Musselwick Sands to Broad Haven Little Haven Broad Haven Broad Haven to Newgale Nolton Haven Newgale Newgale to Caerfai Bay Solva Caerfai Bay St Davids Caerfai Bay to Whitesands Bay Porthclais, St Justinians and Whitesands Bay Whitesands Bay to Trefin Abereiddy Porthgain Trefin Trefin to Pwll Deri Pwll Deri and Strumble Head Pwll Deri to Fishguard Goodwick Fishguard Fishguard to Newport Around Pwllgwaelod and Dinas Cross Newport Newport to St Dogmaels Ceibwr Bay and Moylgrove Poppit Sands St Dogmaels Cardigan
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