GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Pendine to Amroth Coastal Path

5 miles (8 km)

This walk follows a section of the Wales Coast Path from Pendine to Amroth on the Carmarthenshire coast.
The route runs for about 5 miles on an undulating cliff top path.
The walk starts from Dolwen Point in the attractive village of Pendine, located on the northern shore of Carmarthen Bay. The village is home to Pendine Sands, an expansive beach which is famous for attempts on the world land speed record by people such as Sir Malcolm Campbell in Bluebird.
From Pendine you head west to Ragwen Point, passing along Marros Sands before climbing to the viewpoint at the 153 metre high Marros Beacon.
You continue west past the Top Castle hill fort, Teague's Wood and Telpyn Point before coming to Amroth Castle. You can extend the walk by heading north from the coast to visit Amroth and Colby Woodland Garden. It's a lovely place for a stroll with woodland, widlflower meadows and beautiful gardens to enjoy. There's also the Amroth to Saundersfoot Walk which will take you along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path to the popular resort of Saundersfoot.

Pendine to Amroth Coastal Path OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Pendine to Amroth Coastal Path Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Head east and you can visit the noteworthy town of Laugharne. Here you can visit two major highlights of Carmarthenshire at Laugharne Castle and the Dylan Thomas Boathouse. The castle dates from the 12th century and has a fascinating history. The boathouse is now a museum with lots of interesting exhibits to view.

Photos

Pendine Sands - geograph.org.uk - 144333

 Pendine Sands. Sunbeam Owners Club meet 80 years to the day Malcolm Campbell broke 150mph on this very beach. Taken from close to the Museum.

Dolwen Point with Pendine Sands beyond - geograph.org.uk - 1202

Dolwen Point with Pendine Sands beyond. Site of many attempts upon the world land speed record.

Gilman Point - geograph.org.uk - 142334

Gilman Point. The beach here was used during WW2 as a practice beach for the D.Day landings.

HAYMAKING BY FOOTPATH BETWEEN MARROS CHURCH AND BEACH. - panoramio

HAYMAKING BY FOOTPATH BETWEEN MARROS CHURCH AND BEACH.

House at Marros Mill - geograph.org.uk - 468793

House at Marros Mill This is the only house on the hillside below the inland cliffs. This hillside was farmed at one time, but much of it is being invaded by bushes and gorse.

Marros Sands, Marros - geograph.org.uk - 468808

Marros Sands, Marros In the foreground a V-shaped valley is forming as the cliff is eroded. The sands stretch away into the distance

View from Top Castle, Marros - geograph.org.uk - 468754

View from Top Castle, Marros. This is the view over the valley to the west of Top Castle, with the cliffs of Telpyn in the distance.

Amroth Beach - looking towards Saundersfoot - geograph.org.uk - 1292568

Amroth Beach

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