Caldey Island Circular
Introduction to Walk 3475
Nat Park - Pembrokeshire Coast
County/Area - Pembrokeshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 3.0 miles / 4.9 km
Ascent - 400 feet / 121 metres
Time - 1 hours 50 minutes
Grade - easy
This easy Pembrokeshire circular walk explores Caldey Island's attractions including the lighthouse, priory and rugged coast. The island is reached by a frequent seasonal ferry from Tenby. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
Ordnance Survey Explorer OL36 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
Anquet OS Explorer OL36 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. |
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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