Walking Britain Cwm yr Esgyr & Cemaes Head from Poppit Sands
Introduction to Walk 3491
Nat Park - Pembrokeshire Coast
County/Area - Pembrokeshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 6.1 miles / 9.9 km
Ascent - 1100 feet / 333 metres
Time - 4 hours 10 minutes
Grade - moderate
This Pembrokeshire walk from Poppit Sands explores the valley of Cwm yr Esgyr using tracks and footpaths to reach the coast at Pwyllgranant. The route then follows the often-precipitous Pembrokeshire Coast Path which rises to over 500 feet above the sea to reach Cemaes Head. The walk then descends along a quiet lane back to the start. 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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