Walk along the cliffs of St. Davids

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4.51 mi
358 ft
01h27
Hard

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Last verified: 27 May 2025

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St Davids is located in the far west of Wales and is the smallest city in the UK with a city status. Visit the town with its cathedral and abbey with this peaceful walking route. A large part of the walk goes through the cliffs south of the city. The walk starts and ends at the visitor center.

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Difficulty level: Hard (80/100)

Length: 4.51 mi

Duration: 01h27


Total ascent: 358 ft

Maximal slope: 8.4 %

Average slope: 0 %

Net ascent: 0 ft

Total descent: 358 ft

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 2.28 mi (51 %)

Cobblestones: 0 ft (0 %)

Scenery

Car free roads: 45.8 ft (0 %)

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Water rich area

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start and end: Heol Fawr, A487, Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom

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        Places of interest

        1. St Davids Cathedral

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          A peculiar legend is linked to the cathedral of St. David. Gerald of Wales (Giraldus Cambrensis) …

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        2. Pembrokeshire Coast Path

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          The Pembrokeshire Coast Path also often called the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, is a designated …
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        3. Porthclais Harbor

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        4. Porthclais Harbour

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          Porthclais Harbour was used for filming for the BBC Prince Caspian/The Voyage of the Dawn Treader …
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        5. St. Non's retreat center

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        6. St. Non's Bay

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        7. Caerfai beach

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