Five Arches Gate, Tenby – St Catherine's Island and Fort loop from Tenby

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Five Arches Gate, Tenby – St Catherine's Island and Fort loop from Tenby

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Five Arches Gate, Tenby – St Catherine's Island and Fort loop from Tenby

01:29

5.46km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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642 m

Five Arches Gate, Tenby

Highlight • Monument

The medieval town walls of Tenby are some of the best-preserved and most historically important town walls in the UK. The walls are listed Grade I as 'one of the …

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937 m

St Catherine's Island and Fort

Highlight • Beach

St Catherine's Island is a small limestone outcrop with lots of tidal caves. On top of the island is a fort that was built during the Napoleonic Wars. You can …

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2.44 km

View of Tenby Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in the 12th century, only the tower survives of Tenby Castle these days. With views out to sea and across to St Catherine’s Island, it’s an atmospheric place to be.

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3.80 km

Sergeants Lane and Tenby Brewery

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a beautiful small lane, totally occupied by the Tenby Brewery. Rest here for a variety of their beers and a good snack. Even if you don't like beer, …

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4.11 km

View of Tenby Harbour and North Beach

Highlight • Settlement

Great place to start a walk on the coast to Saundersfoot. Walking shoes or boots required in winter / Spring as lots of muddy section involved

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5.46 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.12 km

2.03 km

981 m

300 m

Surfaces

2.81 km

981 m

815 m

787 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

16°C

9°C

77 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

August 7, 2024,A lovely day exploring Tenby 😊

Another seaside town which had lots of great views abd character.

July 16, 2023,# 09: Urlaub 2023 ➡️ Tenby / Dinbych-y-pysgod 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Today's first stop is the port and holiday resort of Tenby in South West Wales. A very beautiful place with a preserved city wall (from the 13th century). There are also beautiful views of the sea and the beach or the harbour. The weather cooperated and gave the place a sunny glow.

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