Plumstone Mountain: A Dog-Friendly Walk
Discover North Pembrokeshire's Mountains
This fantastic dog-friendly walk in South Wales is fairly strenuous in places, so it is definitely one for the more agile and enthusiastic dogs and their owners to undertake! Although challenging with steep slopes, this walk will not disappoint and each climb will be rewarded, showcasing spectacular views of North Pembrokeshire from the Mountains.
The Route
From the car park you need to follow the lane that you have driven up, admiring the panoramic views across the Preseli Hills and upon reaching the B4330, take a right turn and head downhill to Lady’s Cross (this road can be busy) where you will need to turn right once again to join a bridleway.
Upon reaching the end of this lane, go straight on through a gate (where the lane forks), then a second gate and turn left following a marked pathway. You are now walking across the southern edge of Plumstone Mountain, ensuring you are keeping left wherever forks may occur. You are walking towards Causeway Plantation which can be seen at a distance, admire the spectacular views.
You will be led to another gate, which opens onto a widened lane; from this lane, take a left, which will bring you to Causeway Plantation. Exit the Plantation and turn right onto a lane, then take a right again, walking past a farmhouse and up a steep footpath with conifer trees to your right. Once the conifers come to an end, climb the stile to your left and take a right into a field. Towards the north of the field, there is another stile to climb; from here, continue through a gate onto land which is to the south of Dudwell Mountain.
To the west, you can see distant glimpses of Roch Castle and St Brides Bay, making this a nice viewpoint for a quick rest. Once you are ready, take the path downhill, passing a pile of rocks heading towards the Plantation again.
Continue through the gate, which leads you onto the bridleway, which takes you to yet another gate and brings you back onto the common. Take the footpath, which crosses over the bridleway, which then leads you on the climb back up to Plumstone Mountain. Upon reaching the ridge, turn right, walking up to the outcrop of the mountain.
Head past the obvious stack of circled rocks (great views here, if you have time to stop) and you are back to the car park.
Route Distance
This circular Pembrokeshire dog walk is approximately 4 miles long.
Facilities
Not far from Plumbstone Mountain, your nearest village is Hayscastle Cross. After a long day of walkies with your dog, the local Cross Inn is the perfect destination to enjoy a traditional pub lunch and a selection of ales and beers. (It's also dog-friendly!)
How to find it
Plumstone Mountain can be found to the north of Haverfordwest, on the B4330 to Croesgoch.
Parking
There is a free car park at Plumstone Mountain. From the highpoint of the B4330 road, it a mile south of Hayscastle Cross.
Start/Finish
This dog walk in Pembrokeshire begins at Plumstone Mountain Car Park.
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