Environmentally Friendly Holidays in Pembrokeshire
Make the most of the shuttle boats to the islands, the Coast Path, the service buses and trains to keep down your carbon footprint.
More and more people are choosing to travel greener these days, which basically means they are being more mindful about how they travel and the impact they have on the world when they do. If you’re looking to cut down your carbon emissions with some green travel this year, Pembrokeshire is the place to go.
UK holidaymakers needn’t book a flight to take that well-earned beach holiday. Pembrokeshire is just 4 hours from London and Manchester by car so this is the preferred method of most travellers, but why not go that extra step further and hop aboard the train?
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There are a number of stations throughout the county with Tenby, Fishguard and Pembroke being the most central locations for visitors. Stop off at one of these locations and you needn’t leave the town if you don’t want, as they all have plenty of amenities and activities within walking distance.
Some of the best ways to travel around the country don’t involve a car. The 186 mile Coast Path encourages exploration by foot, you’ll be missing out if you don’t take the chance to trek this seaside trail. Alternatively, you might want to make sure you bring along your vehicles of the two-wheeled variety as there are plenty of cycle paths to discover.
Alongside the main network of service buses, Pembrokeshire has a top selection of coastal shuttle buses, allowing you to easily move between the smaller hamlets and beachside communities.
Pembrokeshire has two ferry terminals, ideally located in Pembroke Dock and Fishguard, so overseas travellers can easily reach this Welsh region too. And you’ll find many boat trip companies situated around the shores offering trips to explore the neighbouring islands of Ramsey, Skomer, Grassholm and Caldey.
Astounding beauty and breath-taking views welcome you everywhere you look in Pembrokeshire, so it’s only right we all do what we can to help preserve and maintain that beauty for future generations. Try to tread a little lighter as you wander through the countryside and along the coast.
Steer clear of single-use plastics in favour of reusable bottles - that goes for lunch boxes too. As you stroll along the beach or the Coast Path, why not take a little rubbish bag and collect any litter you see along the way? You could join an organised beach clean with communities like the Newgale Beach Wombles.
Visitors will delight in knowing that Pembrokeshire has been awarded the title of best performing region in Wales for recycling household waste.
