Whitesands to St Davids: A Dog-Friendly Walk
Explore the beaches of Whitesands Bay and the city of St Davids
Whitesands Bay is at the head of the St Davids peninsula and is an unspoilt, sandy beach that is appreciated by so many visitors to Pembrokeshire throughout the year. The city of St Davids is an inviting place surrounded by a stunning coastline and inhabits an intriguing Cathedral, which has claimed a dominant presence within the City and welcomes locals and visitors all year round. As one of the most scenic dog walks in Pembrokeshire, this is a must-do trail.
The Route
Follow the Coastal Path north with the rolling waves appearing to your left-hand side and continue to follow the path around Porth Lleuog, approaching a gate leading you onto National Trust land. Follow through the gate along the path aside from the sandy cavern of Porthmelgan, edging you onto the headland.
If you wish to take a walk around St Davids Head, then exit the Coastal Path heading west. Decipher your way amongst the rocks and blend once more with the path, continuing for a time before eventually sloping to a junction, which is signposted.
At the junction, take a right turn (directed to the Youth Hostel) and continue along the track, bending left at an old wall, bending right, revealing a climb up the hill in front. Keep continuing up the path over the brow of the hill, bearing right and going downhill aside the stonewall, passing the Youth Hostel entrance to your left and continue.
Disembark to a track at a T Junction, which you will need to take note of as you will need to be reappearing here on your return. Take a right, and soon after, next to a National Trust stone sign, take another right leading onto an evident pathway heading towards the ‘summit’ of Carn Llidi, passing through two rusty appearing posts where you'll continue up the concrete lane to reach the foundations of an old defensive installation.
If you would like the additional trip, follow the jagged pathway to the summit then return to the aforementioned T-junction. Then carry on over the stile and pass between the farm buildings. Drift along the pathway and begin downward on the track, veering right followed by a left to join a road, where you will turn right and revisit your car park.
Route Distance
This Pembrokeshire dog walk is approximately 4 miles long.
Facilities
After a long day of walking, you'll be thankful to know there are many great places to eat in St Davids. For those with a sweet tooth, there are even chances to purchase dog-friendly ice creams to help your pooch cool down during those hotter days. Plus there are public toilets (charged) available in the car park along with surf hire equipment and lessons available to book.
How to find it
After leaving St Davids, head onto the B4583 west. (It should be easy, as all directions are signposted along the way!)
Parking
There's a large car park at Whitesands Bay that backs onto the beach, postcode SA62 6PS. Please note: this car park does charge and does tend to get very busy during peak holiday seasons so you might wish to hop aboard the Celtic Coaster shuttle bus that runs around the St Davids peninsula
Start/Finish
This dog walk in Pembrokeshire starts and ends at Whitesands Beach Car Park.
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