Walking Britain Strumble Head & Garn Fawr Hillfort
Introduction to Walk 3479
Nat Park - Pembrokeshire Coast
County/Area - Pembrokeshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 6.8 miles / 11.1 km
Ascent - 1000 feet / 303 metres
Time - 4 hours 20 minutes
Grade - moderate
A Pembrokeshire walk exploring the section of coast either side of Strumble Head. The route uses the excellent Pembrokeshire Coast Path. In addition the walk crosses pleasant inland countryside and climbs to the hillfort on Garn Fawr. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description). A route profile is also provided.
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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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