Pwllgwaelod – Cwm-yr-Eglwys – wheelchair walks in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Hiking trails & Routes

Pwllgwaelod – Cwm-yr-Eglwys – wheelchair walks in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

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Pwllgwaelod – Cwm-yr-Eglwys – wheelchair walks in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

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2.34km

20m

Hiking

This is a straightforward yet beautiful route between two picturesque bays on either side of Dinas ‘island’. It makes use of the well-surfaced path through a lovely valley between Pwllgwaelod and Cwm-yr-Eglwys. You can do it in either direction, though an out and back from Pwllgwaelod has the advantage of…

by Pembrokeshire Coast

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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89 m

The Old Sailors Pub, Pwllgwaelod

Highlight • Beach

The Old Sailors pub is a good shout for local seafood or for a beverage while enjoying the coastal views. It's just a stone's throw from the beach at Pwllgwaelod, …

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129 m

Pwllgwaelod Beach

Highlight • Beach

Pwllgwaellod is a small hamlet to the southwest of Dinas Island. It's pretty little beach is sheltered, so doesn't see much in the way of surfers, and offers lovely views towards Fishguard. There are also plenty of rockpools to explore.

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138 m

Valley Path between Pwllgwaelod and Cwm-yr-Eglwys

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

With woodland to the south and Dinas 'island' to the north, this tarmacked path between Pwllgwaelod and Cwm-yr-Eglwys is a delight. The little valley here was formed by surging meltwater …

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1.17 km

Ruins of St Brynach's Church, Cwm-yr-Eglwys

Highlight • Religious Site

Cwm-yr-Eglwys is a small and sandy cove with a stream running through the middle on the eastern side of Dinas Island. The ruins of St Brynach's church, which was washed away in the almighty storm of 1859, overlook the beach.

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2.34 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.10 km

120 m

115 m

Surfaces

2.05 km

160 m

120 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

17°C

12°C

31 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

June 29, 2023

This is a straightforward yet beautiful route between two picturesque bays on either side of Dinas ‘island’. It makes use of the well-surfaced path through a lovely valley between Pwllgwaelod and Cwm-yr-Eglwys. You can do it in either direction, though an out and back from Pwllgwaelod has the advantage