Walking Britain Cemaes Head & Clawddcam from Poppit Sands
Introduction to Walk 3490
Nat Park - Pembrokeshire Coast
County/Area - Pembrokeshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 8.3 miles / 13.5 km
Ascent - 1250 feet / 379 metres
Time - 5 hours 20 minutes
Grade - moderate
This demanding Pembrokeshire walk from Poppit Sands heads south exploring undulating countryside to reach the coast at Pwyllgranant. The route then follows the lofty Pembrokeshire Coast Path which rises to over 500 feet above the sea before reaching Cemaes Head before descending back to the start. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description). A route profile is also provided.
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
| 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. | |||
Walks from the same start
Other walks nearby
3.2 miles / 5.1 km away
Pwllygranant & Cebwr Bay from Moylgrove
Grade - mod/hard
Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km
9.7 miles / 15.5 km away
Foel Drygarn Hillfort, Preseli Hills
Grade - easy
Length - 1.8 miles / 2.9 km
9.7 miles / 15.5 km away
Foel Drygarn Hillfort circular, Preseli Hills
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 3.7 miles / 6 km
10.1 miles / 16.2 km away
Dinas Island from Cwm-yr-Eglwys
Grade - easy
Length - 3.0 miles / 4.9 km
11.3 miles / 18.0 km away
The Preseli Ridge along the Golden Road
Grade - moderate
Length - 6.4 miles / 10.4 km
11.3 miles / 18.0 km away
Foel Eryr Circular, Preseli Hills
Grade - moderate
Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km
12.8 miles / 20.5 km away
Foel Cwmcerwyn from Rosebush, Preseli Hills
Grade - moderate
Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km
13.8 miles / 22.2 km away
Trwyn Crou from Cwmtydu
Grade - moderate
Length - 6.1 miles / 9.9 km
16.5 miles / 26.4 km away
New Quay to Cwmtydu using the coastal path
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km
Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
Recommended Books & eBooks
The Wales Coast Path
A single guidebook to walking the whole Wales Coast Path - 1400km (870 miles) the length of Wales from Chester to Chepstow, including Anglesey, described in 57 stages. The route passes through the Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire National Parks and many AONBs and can be linked with the Offa's Dyke Path for a complete circuit of Wales.
More information
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path
This guidebook describes the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail. The scenic 180 mile (291km) long-distance walk from Amroth to St Dogmaels takes around 2 weeks to walk, with soaring rugged cliffs, tranquil inlets and broad sandy beaches. With planning schedules, route description and accommodation guidance. Includes a 1:25,000 OS map booklet.
More information
Outdoor Photography
This practical handbook covers digital outdoor photography and the whole range of outdoor activities including walking, running, cycling, water sports (in and on the water), as participant or spectator. Covers basic concepts, equipment and processing and optimising your images back at base.
More information
