Fast and efficient for experienced trail runners carrying light gear
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path in six days is a serious undertaking for experienced trail runners. Covering around 49 km per day at 7 km/h across some of Wales's most demanding coastal terrain, it combines endurance, technical skill, and mental resilience. Carry light, move fast, and experience one of the great trail running challenges along 293 km of dramatic coastline.
6
Days
293 km
182 mi
4,829 m
Total Ascent
50h
Total Walking Time
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47.9 km / 29.8 mi · 745m ↑ · 698m ↓ · 8h 6m
Blast through the entire southern section in one push. From Amroth beach, run through Saundersfoot and Tenby without stopping, continue past Manorbier Castle and along limestone cliffs to Freshwater East. Push through Bosherston and past the spectacular Stack Rocks and Green Bridge of Wales to reach Castlemartin, covering almost 48 km of varied coastal terrain.
54.1 km / 33.6 mi · 638m ↑ · 684m ↓ · 8h 48m
The longest day covering the MOD range section, around the Angle peninsula, and along the Milford Haven waterway. Navigate past West Angle Beach, through Angle village, then follow the waterway shore past Pembroke with its castle. Continue through Pembroke Dock and along the estuary to finish in Milford Haven — over 54 km of mixed terrain.
45.2 km / 28.1 mi · 671m ↑ · 657m ↓ · 7h 36m
Follow the coast past Sandy Haven's tidal crossing and around the entire Dale peninsula. Run through the sailing village of Dale and along the dramatic Marloes coastline with views to Skomer and Skokholm islands. Pass Martin's Haven and the stunning Marloes Sands beach before reaching Musselwick Sands.
52.9 km / 32.9 mi · 923m ↑ · 924m ↓ · 9h 6m
A demanding day around St Brides Bay and beyond. Run through Broad Haven and along the clifftops to Newgale's vast beach, then push through Solva and St Davids — pause briefly at Britain's smallest city. Continue around St Davids Head with its Iron Age fort to finish at Whitesands Bay, one of Wales's finest beaches.
49.8 km / 30.9 mi · 893m ↑ · 888m ↓ · 8h 36m
The wildest section of the coast path. Run past tiny coves along remote north Pembrokeshire coastline, through Trefin and Abercastle, then climb to Pwll Deri YHA on the clifftop. Push on around Strumble Head lighthouse and along exposed headlands before descending through Goodwick to the historic harbour town of Fishguard.
43.5 km / 27.0 mi · 959m ↑ · 967m ↓ · 7h 48m
The final push along Pembrokeshire's most dramatic northern coastline. Run past Dinas Head with panoramic views, through Newport, then tackle the tough climb to Cemaes Head past secluded Ceibwr Bay with its spectacular folded rock formations. Continue along towering cliffs before the final descent to St Dogmaels on the Teifi estuary — your Pembrokeshire Coast Path complete in six hard days.
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