Walking Britain Carregwastad Point from Strumble Head
Introduction to Walk 3481
Nat Park - Pembrokeshire Coast
County/Area - Pembrokeshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 7.7 miles / 12.5 km
Ascent - 1200 feet / 364 metres
Time - 5 hours 0 minutes
Grade - moderate
This Pembrokeshire walk starts from Strumble Head and crosses pleasant countryside to Llanwnda. From here the route continues to Carregwastad Point where a French invasion force landed in 1797. The route then follows a quieter and beautiful section of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path back to the start. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description). A route profile is also provided.
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