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Strumble Head / Pwll Deri – Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

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Pembrokeshire
Pencaer

Strumble Head / Pwll Deri – Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Moderate

4.8

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254

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Strumble Head / Pwll Deri – Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

03:16

11.3km

270m

Hiking

Classic Pembrokeshire scenery, spectacular headlands, superb views, ancient history and wonderful wildlife make this a walk you won’t soon forget. Natural splendour abounds, from Strumble Head’s precipitous, wave-battred cliffs and the rugged inland hills, to the grey seals that seek refuge in deep coves and the schools of porpoise and bottle-nosed dolphins that can often be seen in the bay.

The walk starts from the car park by Strumble Head, which can also be reached by the seasonal Strumble Shuttle. If you prefer to start inland, there’s also parking on either side of Garn Fawr.

You begin by following the coast path anti-clockwise, heading towards the obvious landmark of Strumble Head Lighthouse. This lone sentinel was built in 1908 and is connected to the mainland by a suspension bridge. However, today the lighthouse is automated and there’s no access. As you continue along the coast, keep your eyes peeled towards the sea – sunfish and basking sharks have been sighted along this stretch.

The maritime heath here is particularly vibrant. Bracken and heather are abundant, while purple orchids and cowslips can be found in the marshy areas. You may encounter the Welsh Mountain ponies that have been reintroduced to the region. As you might expect, the cliffs are no strangers to birdlife, with peregrine falcons among the species often spotted here.

History has made its mark too. Second World War look out posts can be explored and, once you turn inland, you cross over Garn Fawr and Garn Fechan, both home to Iron Age hillforts. Garn Fawr’s remains are particularly impressive and the views are extensive. After traversing the higher ground, you turn north and descend back towards the coast path, which you follow back to the start point.
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Mae golygfeydd clasurol Sir Benfro, pentiroedd ysblennydd, hanes hynafol a bywyd gwyllt gwych yn gwneud hon yn daith anghofiadwy. Mae gogoniant naturiol o amgylch, o clogwyni serth sydd wedi cael eu ffurfio gan y tonnau, a'r bryniau mewndirol geirwon, i'r morloi llwyd sy'n chwilio am loches mewn cilfachau dwfn a'r heigiau o lamidyddion a dolffiniaid trwyn potel a welir yn aml yn y bae.

Mae'r daith yn dechrau o'r maes parcio ger Pen Strwmbl. Gellir cyrraedd hefyd gan ddefnyddio’r Strumble Shuttle tymhorol. Os yw’n well gennych ddechrau yn fwy mewndirol, mae yna lefydd i barcio hefyd ar y ddwy ochr i Garn Fawr.

Byddwch yn dechrau drwy ddilyn y llwybr arfordirol mewn cyfeiriad croes ir clock, gan symud tuag at y tirnod amlwg sef Goleudy Pen Strwmbl. Adeiladwyd y sentinel unig hwn yn 1908 ac mae wedi ei gysylltu i’r tir gan bont grog. Ond, heddiw mae'r goleudy yn awtomatig ac nid oes mynediad iddo.
Wrth i chi barhau ar hyd yr arfordir, cadwch eich llygaid ar y môr – mae rhai wedi gweld pysgod haul a heulforgwn ar hyd y darn hwn.

Mae'r gweundir arforol yma'n arbennig o lewyrchus yma. Mae rhedyn a grug yn doreithiog, a gallwch weld Degeirianau porffor a Briallu Mair yn yr ardaloedd corsiog. Efallai y byddwch yn dod ar draws ceffylau Mynydd Cymreig a gafodd eu hailgyflwyno i'r ardal. Fel y gallwch ddisgwyl, mae’r clogwyni yn fwrlwm o adar, ac fe welir Hebogiaid Tramor yn aml yma.

Mae hanes wedi gadael ei farc hefyd. Gallwch archwilio gwylfeydd Ail Ryfel Byd ac, ar ôl troi tuag at y mewndir, croeswch dros Garn Fawr a Garn Fechan, sy'n gartref i fryngaerau yr Oes Haearn. Mae adfeilion Garn Fawr yn arbennig o drawiadol ac mae'r golygfeydd yn eang. Ar ôl croesi ar draws y tir uchel, byddwch yn troi i'r gogledd ac yn disgyn yn ôl tuag at y llwybr arfordirol, gan ddilyn y llwybr yma yn ôl i'r man dechrau.

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Last updated: February 7, 2025

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View of Strumble Head Lighthouse

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Strumble Head Lighthouse sits in a magnificent position on a tiny island just off the coast. The lighthouse was built in 1908 to mark a precarious stretch of coast between Ireland and Wales. The lighthouse, reached by a small suspension bridge, is automated these days so there isn’t any access onto the island. However, its position amid the rocky coastal landscape makes for a delightful photo opportunity.

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View of Strumble Head Lighthouse

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No matter what the weather - whether with a wide view or a stormy cloudy sky - enchantingly beautiful!

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Garn Fawr summit and trig point

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Garn Fawr is the high point in this area of the coastal path. The trig point stands at 699 feet (213 m). It's close to Strumble Head and has a car park next to it.

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Garn Fechan Hillfort

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Garn Fechan (the small or lesser fort) contains the remains of a hillfort. It probably dates from the Iron Age period, which spanned from around 800 BC to AD 74, the Roman conquest of Wales. You get fantastic views west to Garn Fawr, the larger hill fort, and east to Garn Gilfach.

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6.43 km

2.20 km

1.61 km

769 m

155 m

120 m

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8.50 km

2.53 km

118 m

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Friday 29 May

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Comments

June 22, 2023

Classic Pembrokeshire scenery, spectacular headlands, superb views, ancient history and wonderful wildlife make this a walk you won’t soon forget. Natural splendour abounds, from Strumble Head’s precipitous, wave-battred cliffs and the rugged inland hills, to the grey seals that seek refuge in deep coves

January 18, 2024

amazing coastal views!

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Trail Reviews

Keith
July 23, 2023, Strumble Head Lighthouse loop — Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Yet another stunning coastal footpath walk, parts of this walk are a bit of a scramble but well worth it. Once again photos don't correspond as I take them with one phone whilst recording the hike with another

Great circular walk! In the last third of the walk (we hiked counterclockwise), between Porthsychan Beach and the lighthouse, we were able to spot seals...the view from the very top—Garn Fawr and Garn Fechan hillfort—is magnificent.

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A lovely round to end our days here in Pembrokshire. At one point (sometime in the first third) we were accidentally not on the public path and ended up in the middle of a meadow, which we could only exit via a locked gate (climbing). We must have planned something in advance. Otherwise a highly recommended tour, good for hiking, beautiful views and in two bays we could even watch seals napping.

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The escape to the south was worth it. Our first full day since we've been in Wales without rain! Moderate wind, really mild temperatures of 15 degrees and the sun even made an appearance now and then. So today's walk was almost balm for the damp soul 😉. There's not much else to tell. The pictures show the classic highlights. Finest "hiking kitsch" you could say☺️. Coastal hikes are totally my thing 😇.

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