Walking Britain Porthgain, Abereiddi Bay & Blue Lagoon
Introduction to Walk 3477
Nat Park - Pembrokeshire Coast
County/Area - Pembrokeshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 3.7 miles / 6 km
Ascent - 400 feet / 121 metres
Time - 2 hours 20 minutes
Grade - easy
An eacellent and easy Pembrokeshire walk from the harbour village of Porthgain. The route includes Abereiddi Bay, a section of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, a view across the Blue Lagoon and excellent coastal scenery from the cliff top path. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
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| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL35 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL35 | 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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