Walking Britain Porthgain & Blue Lagoon from Abereiddy
Introduction to Walk 3476
Nat Park - Pembrokeshire Coast
County/Area - Pembrokeshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 6.5 miles / 10.6 km
Ascent - 700 feet / 212 metres
Time - 4 hours 0 minutes
Grade - easy/mod
This Pembrokeshire coastal walk starts from Abereiddy and crosses pleasant rural countryside to join the Pembrokeshire Coast Path to the west of Trefin. The route then follows the beautiful coast to reach the village of Porthgain with its bustling harbour. The route then cointinues along the Coast Path to reach the Blue Lagoon before a final descnt back to the beach at Abereiddy. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
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| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL35 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL35 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
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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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